Exhibitions

Israel Museum
1973 Since it's inception in 1973, the department The Department of Design and Architecture at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem has displayed over one hundred and twenty exhibitions, many of which traveled abroad. The permanent design collection serves as a rich source for research and exhibitions. The department strives to keep abreast with contemporary movements in design and architecture, making a point to present them within their social, economic, and cultural context. Focus is also placed on the changing nature of the language and process of design, including the latest industrial technologies and materials. Text in English.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art
One of Israel's preeminent art museums features a dedicated design and architecture department. Text in English and Hebrew.

Designbooom: Young Israeli Designers
This Italian based online resource/magazine of international contemporary design features an exhibition of recent work by Israeli designers Raviv Lifshitz, Zivia, Tal Gur, Ezri Tarazi, and Ami Drach and Dov Gachrow. Curated by Vanni Pasca and Ely Rosenberg. Text in English.

Domain: Israeli Contemporary Design
This site provides an overview of the exhibition, Domain: Israeli Contemporary Design, held at Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul, Korea, September 2003. The show features a diverse body of work by Israeli designers including Raviv Lifshitz, Chanan de Lange, Tal Gur, Yaacov Kaufman, and Ami Drach and Dov Granchow. Text in English and Korean.

Felissimo Design House: Design 21 LOVE/WHY?
This site provides a visual overview of the exhibition, Design 21 LOVE/WHY?, held at Felissimo Design House, New York City, September 2005.  Included is work by Israeli designer Tamar Meshulam awarded grand prize for her entry. Text in English.

Panorama Internacional de Design '05
Safety Nest/O Ninho Seguro
This site provides an overview of the exhibition Panorama Internacional de Design '05 Safety Nest/O Ninho Seguro, Rio de Janiero, November 2005. Ten countries have been chosen to participate.  Included is work by Israeli designer Ezri Tarazi. Text in English and Portuguese.

Promisedesign: New Design from Israel
This site provides a visual overview of the exhibition, Promisedesign: New design from Israel , Milan April 2005, Berlin May 2005. Assembled is an extensive collection of work by contemporary Israeli designers including Chanan de Lange, Ezri Tarazi, Alon Meron, Tal Gur, Ami Drach and Dov Ganchrow. Text in English, Italian and German.

Safe: Design Takes on Risk
This site provides an overview of the exhibition, Safe: Design Takes on Risk, Museum of Modern Art, New York, October 2005 through January 2006.  MoMA's first major design show since reopening last year features work by Israeli designers Ezri Tarazi, Ami Drach and Dov Ganchrow, and others. Text in English.

Schools of Design

Ascola-Meimad
Art & design institute located in Tel Aviv. Text in Hebrew.

Bezalel Academy of Art and Design
Located in Jerusalem, this highly selective university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in art, architecture, and design. Text in English and Hebrew.

Holon Academic Institute
Holon Academic Institute offers degree programs in the field of design and technology. A design seminar is offered to international postgraduate students as part of the school's overseas program. Text in English and Hebrew.

Shenkar
Design institute in Israel. Text in Hebrew.

Wizo Academy of Design and Education
First established as a vocational high school, this academic institute now offers accredited undergraduate degree programs in the field of design. Text in English and Hebrew.

Foundations and Prizes

ID Magazine: Jonathan Bar-Or
Work by Israeli designer and graduate of Bezalel Academy Jonathan Bar-Or is featured on the cover of ID Magazine, Annual Design Review issue August 2004. The Ness Handmaster was selected as the best design in the equipment category. Text in English.

Israel Cultural Excellence Foundation: Product Design
IcExcellence is nonprofit organization, created in 2001, that seeks to identify, nurture and promote artistic talent in Israel. Recent artists include Tal Gur and Ron Gilad. Text in both English and Hebrew.

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