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In recent years, the Israeli art scene has been buzzing with a renewed fascination for Jewish tradition, spirituality, and religion. But is this resurgence merely a passing trend, or does it signal a deeper cultural and social transformation? As artists increasingly engage with religious themes—whether through reverence, critique, or reinvention—they are reshaping the visual and conceptual language of contemporary Israeli art. To unravel the intricate relationship between Jewish and Israeli identity, we’ll start with a historical backdrop before diving into the key artistic shifts of the past 15 years. Through this journey, we’ll uncover the powerful stories these works tell about the evolving soul of Israeli society today.
Shirel Horovitz is a multidisciplinary artist creating creating sculptures, drawings, videos and installations exploring the relations between people and place. She earned her BFA from Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem, and her MA from the interdisciplinary art program in Tel Aviv University. Her works were exhibited in museums and galleries in Israel and the US. She is recipient of the Rabinovich prize 2018 and the Weisman art grant for 2023, and she is currently working towards a solo show opening in The Herzliya Artists' Residence Gallery in 2025. Alongside her art practice, Shirel is the creative director of CSP, a lecturer, teaches art and is an art consultant to a variety of private groups and institutions.