"Map number 2: hair is like flesh" by Alma Itzhaky features a patchwork composition of earth tones, primarily reds, browns, and greens, evoking an organic landscape. Intertwined threads and fibrous textures suggest a visceral connection to the body. The piece's abstract forms resemble both natural and anatomical elements. Itzhaky employs mixed media techniques to create a tactile, layered effect. This work reflects the artist's exploration of the parallels between human physicality and the natural world, prompting a reflection on identity and existence. ...
Dvir Gallery was founded in 1982 by Dvir Intrator to introduce cutting-edge contemporary Israeli artists. In 1994 the gallery broadened its’ representation to include international artists such as Miroslaw Balka, Marianne Berenhaut, Douglas Gordon, Latifa Echakhch, and Lawrence Weiner in its’ program. In 2013, Dvir Gallery combined its’ 3 separate spaces into a 5-story building, the first of its’ kind in Tel Aviv. In 2016, the gallery opened its first gateway to Europe with a branch in Brussels, which strengthen and developed the existing relationship with the international artistic community. Earlier this year, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the gallery opened a space in Paris, in the heart of the historical Marais District, emphasizing the special ties and connection the gallery has had, since its beginnings, with the French cultural milieu, collaborating with artists, institutions and private collections. ...
