Ariel Schlesinger

Ariel Schlesinger reshapes the familiar through subtle, precise acts of transformation. Rooted in a conceptual, post-minimal tradition, his practice disarms everyday objects—distorting their function to unlock new layers of meaning. By engaging in a process that is both destructive and constructive, Schlesinger challenges the viewer’s sense of certainty, reanimating objects that seem ordinary with unexpected presence and potential. Gas, flame, and pressure frequently appear in his work—not as symbols of danger, but as carefully orchestrated forces held in balance. These volatile materials are transformed into elegantly controlled systems, inviting contemplation of fragility, control, and the delicate line between safety and risk. Schlesinger’s gestures are quiet yet precise, often pointing toward loss or disappearance—materializing absence into new forms. His works do not aim to narrate, but to reveal: they open subtle shifts in perception, where the everyday becomes a site of wonder, unease, or possibility. ...

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. ...