STACKSOPHONE, BABY!

Shema Prayer “Here, Oh Israel, the lord our g-d, the lord is one.”

The Black Widow: Forever Red YA book by Margaret Stohl is now available for pre-order! Get it here.

“Jewish Wedding” by Jozef Israëls (1824-1911),1903

Farkash Gallery, Vintage Israel poster, Old Jaffa, Israel

July 14th 1862: Gustav Klimt born

On this day in 1862, the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was born in Baumgarten. Raised in poverty, the young artist entered art school in Vienna when he was fourteen years old. Klimt was successful in his studies and his highly symbolic art quickly received attention, leading to his earning commissions for theatres and churches. In 1897 he founded the Secession Movement, which intended to promote the work of young artists and introduce alternative art forms to Austria. His work was well received, even being presented at the Paris World Fair. However, his erotic art drew disdain from his contemporaries who criticised its graphic depiction of the human form. Klimt fought such censorship of his work, and his ‘golden phase’ produced masterpieces like The Kiss (1907) and The Tree of Life (1905), which were widely praised. During this time, Klimt employed the distinctive gold leaf in his art, which was not an accident, as Klimt’s father was a gold engraver. Klimt died from pneumonia in 1918, and his art has become increasingly appreciated since his death, often fetching record-breaking prices at auction.

“Enough of censorship. I want to break free“

Mandalas and things are starting to fall together for the next open studios. A new series of work will be on view October 3 & 4 at the Los Angeles Brewery Art Walk! (at Brewery Art Los Angeles)

Synagogue painting #Germany (at Jüdisches Museum Berlin | Jewish Museum Berlin)

Vermeer: Master of Light (Complete Documentary)

Vermeer: Master of Light is a visual pilgrimage in search of what makes a Vermeer a Vermeer. It is a journey of discovery, guiding the viewer through an examination of three of Johannes Vermeer’s paintings and exploring the “secrets” of his technique. Utilizing the potential of x-ray analysis and infrared reflectography as well as the power of computer technology, the program delves beneath the surface of the paintings to unveil fascinating insights into Vermeer’s work. This film celebrates one of the most extraordinary painters in the history of art. Narrated by Meryl Streep, with commentary by Arthur Wheelock, curator of northern baroque paintings, National Gallery of Art, and David Bull, conservator. This compilation video combines all 5 parts of the Vermeer: Master of Light video podcast series. -The National Gallery of Art

Pouran Jinchi, Black and Blue at Leila Heller Gallery through October 24, 2015.

When Mosses met God , he asked him his name and God replied “I am that I am”. Thus it was the transformation of whole religious notion because now human no longer could control the God. #Evolution of #religions. #atheist #atheism #God #jewish by bemayaar https://instagram.com/p/8TvDSKDR3Z/