For the first time in its history, the Archaeology Wing is hosting a contemporary art exhibition: seven sculptures by Israeli artist Zohar Gotesman engage with the displays in the galleries, provoking thought about the relations between the ancient and modern worlds.
Beyond their material and stylistic resemblance to the wing’s displays, Gotesman’s works propose a personal statement about our own times, whether in a sharply critical or a humorous tone.
Their overarching theme is human nature – man’s needs, drives, and weaknesses – alongside the exploration of purely artistic concepts, such as replication, restoration, and cultural appropriation.
In the exhibition, Gotesman takes liberties in unraveling the structured narrative of the permanent exhibition, creating timeless, hybrid sculptures that feature alchemic and anachronistic combinations.
These sculptures are works of art in their own right while also referencing the displays among which they are placed. In-depth contemplation reveals the deliberate differences and discrepancies between the contemporary works and the ancient objects, the unexpected and sometimes ironic encounters between them.
The exhibition was made possible by: The Israel National Lottery Council for Culture and the Arts , The Foundation for Independent Creators at the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sports, Outset Contemporary Art Fund
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