The Dawn of Darkness: A New Exhibition at the Israel Museum

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Profound, poetic reflections of elegy are found in the work of many contemporary artists – expressions of loss and grief; poignant memories of family, friends, home, and landscape; and the absence of what was and is no longer.

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Each displayed work from the Museum’s collections was created from the artist’s specific personal context yet also carries a universal and symbolic meaning. Presented together, they offer viewers a contemplative space to experience their private sorrow in these dark times.

The exhibition includes major works by Christian Boltanski, Joshua (Shuky) Borkovsky, Hans-Peter Feldmann, Anya Gallaccio, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Douglas Gordon, Talia Keinan, Jonathan Monk, Melik Ohanian, Yehudit Sasportas, Dina Shenhav and Gal Weinstein.

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Brian Reed
September 25, 2023
This was the most impressive museum we have ever been to! We enjoyed it so much we went twice during our time in Jerusalem! Thinking we were just going to see important Israeli artifacts, we were extremely surprised to...
Kym Kym
September 28, 2023
I can't believe I have lived in Israel for 27 years and it took me this long to visit this incredible museum. I felt connected to the powerful history of this important city in a way that I never had before. I needed mo...
Lavell Drayton
June 14, 2023
Must stop if you are in Jerusalem. The artifacts are amazing. Unfortunately you can't take pictures inside the museum itself. There is plenty to see and you can get a sense od Israel's history.
Chris Neuman
September 5, 2023
It's an amazing place! Delved not only in its own but all who inhabited and were near by. There was a great deal to see. If anything - start very early as you can be there all day! Free audio guide and roaming chairs incl...
Jeffrey Harwell
July 14, 2023
The scale model of first century Jerusalem is with the visit. It’s spectacular. Very disappointed in the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit; was hoping to see an actual scroll, not just a facsimile. The artifact exhibits were ok, b...

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