News for Art New Jersey Artist Donates Israel Paintings to CharityNew Jersey artist Barbara Bortniker donates paintings of Israel scenes to charity Religious artist opposed nudity and was ousted from groupFB group for Israeli painters member writes post asking to avoid sharing nude paintings in group. Next day he finds himself ousted. National Gallery of Art to return Nazi-looted Picasso to heirs of German-Jewish bankerArt museum will return drawing by Picasso to heirs of German-Jewish banker who sold it at a loss, fearing Nazis would confiscate his estate. Prized Marc Chagall painting stolen in the ’90s resurfaces at an Israeli auction24 years after being stolen, Marc Chagall's painting 'Jacob's Ladder' goes up for sale at auction in Herzliya.Germany hands back Nazi-looted painting to Jewish heirsGermany returns painting looted by the Nazis which ended up in art hoard of son of Third Reich-era art dealer. Vacuum cleaner skit: Ivanka unperturbedPresident's daughter responds with poise to performance designed to humiliate her, in which she is portrayed vacuuming bread crumbs. EU to member states: Work to recover Nazi-looted artEuropean Parliament passes resolution calling on EU states to identify, recover 110,000 Nazi-looted works still missing. Germany returns Nazi-looted work to French Jew's heirsGerman government returns 19th century painting taken by Nazis from French Jewish politician and resistance leader Georges Mandel. New Jerusalem art gallery merges splendor and simplicityLa Vie en Rose Art Gallery and Picture Framing opens in Arnona, just a block away from US Embassy. 'Israeli art has an obligation to be impertinent'President Rivlin attends event marking 70 years of Israeli creativity. "We are known as a people with chutzpah. Our art must be the same." Handmade artwork from Netanya's TaasionThe Taasion is a working and rehabilitation center for people who are developmentally disabled, producing unique ceramic and glass art. 'Brushes with the Bible' - when Torah and art meetBook launched combining sermons of Rabbi Shlomo Riskin with commentators, midrashim, interspersed with breathtaking works of art. New musical art video in memory of Ari FuldTribes: The Sons of Israel musical video is presented from Outreach of Humanity series. Italian Art, Literature and Music award to Dr. Inna RogatchiRogatchi Foundation president, Dr. Inna Rogatchi awarded the Italian National Art, Literature and Music X Il Volo di Pegaso Award. Inna Rogatchi sends a fine art photo message for PassoverInna Rogatchi sends a fine art photo message for Passover from the Kotel. Grandson of Dutch-German Jews recovers Nazi-looted painting16th century Renaissance painting looted by Nazis from Jewish couple returned to their grandson. Dusseldorf nixes exhibit on art dealer over restitution demands'There are very influential people in Germany who don’t want to see art returned to Jews.' Israeli public invited to suggest new exhibit at UNIsraeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon asks public for help in choosing exhibit to represent spirit of Israel to world leaders. Dual exhibitions lift veil on Nazi-era art hoardExhibition split between two museums portrays art collection hoarded by son of Nazi-era dealer, six of the pieces were looted from Jews.Another painting from Gurlitt collection was looted by the NazisRestitution to heirs to commence after researchers discover painting belonged to Jewish politician Georges Mandel before Nazis stole it. Promoting art and culture from outlying areasILTV speaks with Hadas Goldman, Co-Founder of Tarbut Movement, which focuses on art and culture from all over Israel.Nazi-looted Pissarro painting at center of legal tussleDescendants of Holocaust survivor push court to annul sale of painting confiscated by Nazis. Israeli light in a Jaffa gallery - and at the Venice BiennaleAriella Wertheimer's art has gone global. She tells Arutz Sheva about her lightboxes and grids, Zionism and even Rabbi Kook in Jaffa. Man arrested for arson of Brooklyn ‘mitzvah bus’No hate crime charge in arson against famous hassidic bus featured in Jewish music videos and festivals.Jewish artist's minibus torchedVandals in Brooklyn burn colorful bus belonging to local Jewish artist. 'Art is a language'New art exhibits spark conversations with Israeli artists. Tiroche Auction House - Revolutionizing how Israeli art is sold.Amitai Hazan tells of the auction house that is revolutionizing trade in Israeli and Jewish art. Indian sand sculptor congratulates Trump administrationOn a beach in India a sand sculptor crafts an art piece dedicated to US President Donald Trump. Watch: Art sculptures that stretch?Stretching sculpture amazes onlookers. Israeli paintings stolen in BrazilJewish women's group calls off art exhibition in Rio, Brazil, after paintings by 35 Israeli women stolen in transit. Terror Art exposedA female terrorist who tried to stab an IDF soldier reveals her drawings illustrating her intention to murder a soldier. Emunah College offers answer to left-wing artistic incitementStudents at Emunah College set up exhibit on human dignity and the limits of art in response to works inciting against PM. A world of art lost forever to the fireArtist Yoram Raanan lost decades of artwork when a fire burned down his studio. Iranian art on display in JerusalemExhibition on Iranian contemporary art is currently on display at the Islamic museum in Jerusalem. Curator: Art can bring people together. Painting a legacy: Artist illustrates 613 mitzvotArchie Rand created one of the largest paintings in the world, 613 mitzvot, engages the text in dialogue rather than be subservient to it. Art Detective Restores Justice for Jewish FamiliesChristopher Marinello uses his legal skills to bring justice to the heirs of families whose art was stolen by the Nazis and others. Joint Jewish-Arab Art Museum Opens in GalileeArt museum aims to transcend politics and national differences amidst height of conflict over art and censure. Israeli Sculptor Menashe Kadishman Dies at 82Menashe Kadishman, who received the Israel Prize for sculpture in 1995, dies at Tel Hashomer Hospital.Jewish Art Collectors' Haul Up for Auction at $50MSonnabend collection includes some of the 20th Century's finest artists. Gaza Man Wants 'Refund' After Selling Banksy DoorA Gaza Arab claims that a local artist “duped” him into selling an “original Banksy” for NIS 700, when it is likely worth much more. Jewish Heirs Sue Germany for Nazi-Looted TreasureHeirs of Jewish art dealers, forced by Nazis to sell Guelph Treasure of church relics, demand justice. Muslim Street Artist Beaten for 'Coexistence'Well-known Muslim street artist beaten in Paris, reportedly by Muslim attackers - after he rallies for interfaith understanding. Defeating 'Ugly' ISIS With ShoesZippers, shoelaces and trash - these are the weapons of a Baghdad artist and professor, whose personal battle is to embarrass the jihadists. 'Talit Panties' at Offensive College Art ExhibitSapir College has already raised anger with 'slaughter the Jew' hamsa - now its exhibit has underwear made out of Jewish ritual objects. Watch: Protest at 'Slaughter the Jew' Art ExhibitControversial display of Jewish art transformed into inciteful screed torpedoed as man accuses it of 'spitting' on dead soldiers. Sapir College's Exhibit 'Incites to Kill Jews'Jewish Home candidate Ronen Shoval files police complaint against Sapir College for displaying artwork with expression 'Kill the Jews.' Rembrandt Exhibit Includes Jewish, Biblical ThemesPaintings featured at National Gallery include 'Jewish Bride' and depiction of David and Batsheva. 300 Masterpieces Set for Louvre Abu DhabiThe exhibit in the new museum includes a Jewish Torah from Yemen. Museum is to open in December 2015.Paintings Stolen from Russian Jewish MuseumFive works of Russian Jewish painter Isaac Levitan stolen; haul worth over $2 million. PA To Show Pope 'Suffering Palestinian' Jesus ArtPA-commissioned art exhibit will be displayed in Bethlehem for pope's visit, mixing classic Christian art with 'Palestinian suffering.' Jewish Group Calls for Publication of Newest TroveJewish advocates call for the publication of newly found artworks at the home of an elderly German recluse. WJC Head: Germany Needs Law for Nazi-Looted ArtGermany must introduce a law specifically aimed at facilitating the return of Nazi-looted art, says Ronald Lauder. Tel Aviv Exhibit Aids IDF's Budding ArtistsAssociation for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers project offers gifted young Israeli artists a head-start after leaving the military.Switz.: High Price for Legal Fees in Nazi Art CaseEuropean probes into art taken from Jews during the rise of Nazi Germany continues; Swiss museum wins case, only to pay hefty legal fees.Looted Art May be Returned to Munich ManSome paintings in an art trove looted by the Nazis may be returned to the Munich man in whose apartment they were discovered.Experts: Not Easy to Track Owners of Looted ArtIdentifying the rightful owners of a vast trove of art looted by the Nazis will be an enormous task, say experts.Switzerland: Found Artworks Not 'Looted' - BoughtSwiss gallery denies involvement with German art collector found to be holding some 1500 artworks looted by Nazis during Holocaust |
