PHASE 2.0
Contemporary Ethiopian-Israeli Art
Date: November 28 - 29, 6pm Location: The home of Ruth Cummings Curator: Hilly Wortman More
As our last event of PHASEs 2.0, we held an exhibition in tribute to Ethiopian culture. Held in a private home in Jerusalem the main theme of his event was; What is contemporary Israeli-Ethiopian art? With the support of the Jerusalem Foundation we created this event in honor and memory of the talented creator and multi-activist Yaia Samaon Mehri, we held a conversation with artists Moshe Tarka and Ephraim Wassa. To complement the discussion is an inspirational ensemble by the soloist artist Haven Mesha and delicious food by Chef Elazar Tamno.
Asal: Honey in Arabic
Date: November 14 - 15, 6pm Location: Sinilla East Jerusalem
Within the framework of the PHASEs 2.0 project supported by the Jerusalem Foundation’s 2022 Innovation Fund, is two evenings of multidisciplinary art. This festive cross-cultural event presented so many artists such as; Sobhiya Hassan Keis, Rezan Shami, Aya Eliav, Liat Danieli, and Sda Gadir.
Within the exhibition, there were many different experiences to take part in. There was a Sincilla tour explaining how to turn private roofs into blooming gardens, as well as a traditional flamenco performance. Included as well is women from the east of the city that discussed how they set up beehives at home, allowing them to produce homemade fresh honey.
