Hello, I'm an art researcher, curator and entrepreneur specializing in Jewish and Israeli art, craft and design.

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PUBLICATIONS​

A major part of my research and creative work is writing and publishing books, artists' book, and articles on Israeli and Jewish art, design and material culture.

Art Collection Management

I specialize in managing museum-grade art collections. My experience includes managing wide range of collections - including global collections of professional A list collectors, artist estates, collections that are exhibited at museums, etc.

The collection management includes:

  • Documentation
  • Catalogue creation and maintenance
  • Research
  • Publications and publishing
  • Price assessment
  • Growth and purchases strategy
  • Restoration mangement
  • Collaborations and lendings strategy

Scientific Editing and Research

I provide professional scientific editing and research on Israeli and Jewish art and design for researchers, publishers and museums

Partial list of publications:

  • 2018   Art in Zion, Dalia Manor, Mossad Bialik, Jerusalem
  • 2014   Bezalel: The Collection, Chaya Benjamin and Yakir Segev (in preparations), Tel Aviv
  • 2011   Achad Ha׳Am 90: the 1980s, Dalia Manor, Halfi, Tel Aviv
  • 2001   Yair Garbuz: Readymade-le, Ed. Naomi Siman Tov, Ha’Midrasha, Beit Berl
  • 2009   Ludwig Blum: The Real and the Ideal, Dalia Manor, Beit Hatefutzot Museum, Tel Aviv

Lectures & Talks

I give lectures and talks for art professionals, collectors, academies and the general audience.

The Bezalel Project - Reclaiming Jewish Identity, Economy, and Art

Old Bezalel (1906-1929) was an ambitious and groundbreaking project – aiming at creating a new jewish identity and independence through visual arts and crafts. In this talk we’ll learn about the vision and its complex realization and impact on jewish and israeli culture in the 20th and 21st century.

The Artist Book As An Art Form

An overview of the artist book format, history, and utilization by artists – from Leonardo to urban digital comics artists, including the Israeli history of the format.

Becoming an Art collector in the digital age

A Practical guide into starting an art collection like a professional using digital tools including on-line market places, social media, and much more