Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall
Nassima Landau Art Foundation is honored to initiate “Spectrum of Lights,” a one-of-a-kind fundraising exhibition with some of the strongest voices in Israeli art today, from emerging to very established, who will show their work following numerous cancellations both locally and abroad. The exhibition and its proceeds will serve to support Kibbutz Be’eri and the Elem Charity organisation. In these polarized days, Nassima Landau intends to provide an opportunity to remind, mostly our international friends, of the diversity of Tel Aviv’s cultural scene and Israel’s society at large, with 25 artists from an array of ethnic, religious, and gender identities, affirming the power of art and its ability to present a different perspective. “Spectrum of Lights,” Nassima Landau’s first grand project featuring only Israeli artists, will open on Hanukkah— the Jewish holiday of light—and will bring us a much-needed moment of light and hope as well as support for some of those most affected. Proceeds: 60% of proceeds at least will be distributed in support of ELEM & Kibbutz Be’eri: 40% of all proceeds will be distributed to the participating artists (40% of their primary price). All amounts in excess of the primary price will benefit the charities integrally. For artists who are donating works, 100% of the net proceeds will be distributed.
Be’eri:
Be’eri is a collaborative kibbutz (one of the last remaining in Israel) in the Western Negev, about 4 kilometers east of the Gaza Strip. Its main source of income is “Be’eri Print”, a modern printing factory based on a printing press established in the early years of the kibbutz. The kibbutz is also the home of Be’eri Gallery, a thriving cooperative gallery that exhibits some of the most well-known Israeli artists. The Gallery often collaborates with the local community, which includes 1,100 kibbutz members. On October 7, the kibbutz was raided by Hamas terrorists, who burned significant parts of the kibbutz’s grounds (among them the Gallery, which was completely burned down), and massacred its members. At least 85 kibbutz members were murdered, and 26 were kidnapped.
Elem:
Since its inception 40 years ago, ELEM has been Israel’s premier nonprofit organization addressing at-risk youth. The organization enables vulnerable teens and young adults to cope with hardships, overcome risks, and grow into citizens who fulfill their own potential and contribute to their communities and Israeli society at large. ELEM was already organizing on the afternoon of October 7 to provide emergency assistance to teens and young adults. Starting at that moment and through to today, ELEM is reviewing the most pressing needs each day as the situation in Israel evolves. It assists teens and young adults who have been evacuated from the south, opening “Breathing Spaces,” informal pop-up sites that offer a safe space and initial trauma therapy for Gaza-area teenage refugees.
