HERE: I AM.
In Search of a Home
Art exhibition
October 11-November 10, 2023
Starta Arta, in collaboration with Israeli curator Maayan Levi, organized the exhibition "Here: I AM." This group show explored the theme of identity and immigration. The exhibition featured works by 23 Israeli artists living in Israel and the United States.
Israeli artists, as citizens and immigrants, presently find themselves living in a multicultural world. Their feeling of identity, and their sense of belonging as cultural, political, and/or religious Israelis is fluid, flexible, and evolving. The exhibition exposed the artists’ personal conflicts while they examined 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 featured 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, and politics, and ignite meaningful conversations.
The artists in this show included:
Pnina Afik (Israel), Pesya Altman (USA, NY), Uzi Amrani (Israel), Rinat Davidovich (Israel), Laila Abd Elrazaq (Israel), Dalit Gurevich (USA, NY), Noa Hagiladi (USA, PA), Karina Hananeia (Israel), Mark Kanovich (Israel), Anat Keinan (Israel), Michael Liani (Israel), Lilac Madar (USA, NY), Shahar Marcus (Israel), Tali Margolin (USA, NY), Avital Meshi (USA, CA), Nofar Noifeld (Israel), Anne Ben Or (Israel), Nadia-Adina Rose (Israel), Yael Serlin (Israel), Paz Sher (Israel), Yana Stup (Israel), Caron Tabb (USA, MA), Andrei & Anna Zeigarnik (Israel).
The exhibition project was supported by The Israeli Office of Cultural Affair, Consulate General of Israel in New York, Smith Gambrell Russell, and The National Network for Young Professionals with Israel at Heart.
