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Gold Exhibit: A Spark of Hope in Difficult Times
2 Nov
Summary
- Exhibit features gold in contemporary Israeli art alongside rare archaeological finds.
- Curator Marie Shek aims for the gold exhibition to be healing and comforting.
- The show at Tower of David Museum runs until March 2027.
The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is currently hosting 'Gold: Touches of Gold in Contemporary Israeli Art,' an exhibition featuring 16 Israeli artists and rare archaeological gold finds. This significant show, curated by Marie Shek, aims to offer a comforting and healing experience, running until March 2027.
Curator Marie Shek views Jerusalem itself as a source of gold, a spiritual place. Her 50th exhibition marks a full circle, returning to the Tower of David where her career began. Shek deliberately chose gold to evoke warmth and positivity, a departure from her typically challenging exhibitions.
The exhibition includes diverse artistic interpretations of gold, from paint and leaf to thread, alongside ancient coins and jewelry. These pieces connect contemporary Israeli artistry with Jerusalem's rich historical and spiritual legacy, inviting visitors to find solace and beauty.
Archaeological finds, many displayed for the first time, include Byzantine coins and jewelry from Roman and Byzantine tombs. These artifacts, some dating back over 2,000 years, highlight Jerusalem's deep connection with gold throughout history.
