My Word: The art of resilience - opinion
The Jerusalem Biennale 2026, themed 'De Profundis' ('Out of the Depths'), features over 250 artists in 42 exhibitions across 21 venues. Founder Ram Ozeri chose the theme after Psalm 130, reflecting on October 7, 2023, and the hostage crisis. The Biennale showcases works grappling with trauma, resilience, and Jewish identity, including pieces by Ariane Littman, Andi LaVine Arnovitz, and Richard McBee, while also fostering interfaith dialogue.
The Jerusalem Biennale 2026, themed 'De Profundis' ('Out of the Depths'), opened in Jerusalem, featuring over 250 artists in 42 exhibitions across 21 venues. Founder Ram Ozeri chose the theme after Psalm 130, reflecting on the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack and the hostage crisis. The Biennale showcases works grappling with trauma, resilience, and Jewish identity. Notable pieces include Ariane Littman's 'Incantation Bowl' inscribed with the date 7.10.23, Andi LaVine Arnovitz's 'Isaiah's Still Waiting' using View-Masters, and Richard McBee's paintings on the binding of Isaac. The exhibition 'The One Who Dwells in This House' addresses grief and community fissures in the Portland, Oregon Jewish community. 'Abraham's Children' broadens the dialogue to include Muslim artists from Turkey and the UAE. The Biennale runs through November 12, 2026.