Etty Schwartz's "Tar" employs a stark, predominantly black and white palette with textural contrasts and abstract forms. The piece is divided into four vertical panels, creating an impression of depth and movement through intricate surface details. The subject matter is abstract, resembling a textured landscape or an urban surface. The style echoes abstract expressionism, with an emphasis on texture and shadow. The historical context suggests an exploration of urban decay and resilience, reflecting themes of industrialization and the passage of time. ...
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. ...
