User:Templerl/sandbox/The 1st Jerusalem Biennale (2013)

The Jerusalem Biennale is a platform for professional curators and artists to present contemporary works that relate, in one way or another, to the Jewish world of content. Every two years, a growing community of artists, art lovers, collectors, writers, researchers and social activists gather in Jerusalem to celebrate Contemporary Jewish Art and to enjoy a variety of exhibitions, projects, site specific installation and events under this conceptual framework.

The first Jerusalem Biennale was held on September 15th to October 31st, 2013. 59 artists participated in the Biennale, and the art was displayed in 6 different exhibitions around Jerusalem. About 150 artworks were displayed in the exhibition from the participating artists. 5,000 visitors attended and viewed the exhibitions, along with additional events such as music and dance performances, workshops, and debates. The hosts of the exhibitions included Hechal Shlomo, the First Station, Beit Avi Chai, and other sites around Jerusalem. It was covered by news outlets such as the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Business News, The Times of Israel, and more.