Starta Arta, in collaboration with Israeli curator Maayan Levi, is presenting an Open Call for Israeli Artists for an exhibition at the Starta Arta Gallery in New York in October and November 2023.
The exhibition “HERE: I AM” will expose Israeli complexity and issues like identity and immigration through contemporary Israeli art. It is co-sponsored by the Jewish Art Salon.
DEADLINE June 11, 2023
The show entitled Here: I AM is an ambitious exhibition that aims to address a dialogue about identity and immigration by showcasing unique personal perspectives of Israeli artists living in Israel and New York.
Israeli artists, as citizens and immigrants, presently find themselves living in a multicultural world. Their feeling of identity, their sense of belonging as cultural, political and/or religious Israelis is fluid, flexible, and evolving. The exhibition will expose the artists’ personal conflicts while they examine questions such as: Am I truly living according to my values? Am I free to be who I want to be? Does my environment influence my beliefs? Do I belong?
The exhibition will feature various mediums and works highlighting the journey toward becoming our authentic selves. By examining the themes of identity and immigration, Here: I AM aims to encourage artists and viewers alike to reflect on their own experiences and perspectives, explore the complexity of cultures, beliefs, politics, and to ignite meaningful conversations.
All mediums are accepted including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, glass, metalwork, photography, video, performance, mixed media, and installation art.
There is a $25 application fee.