Fine Art
Schulim Krimper, 1968. Photo: National Portrait Gallery of Australia/Estate of Mark Strizic
June 24, 2025, 2:16 pm
Schulim Krimper’s handcrafted legacy takes centre stage
The exquisite furniture of Schulim Krimper is finally receiving the public recognition it deserves, with an exhibition at Bayside City Council.
By AJN STAFF
June 23, 2025, 12:03 pm
Painting through trauma
From his historic Jaffa studio to Australian galleries, Ilan Adar's Echoes of the Tribe exhibition transforms post-October 7 silence into shared healing.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Light Over Zion by Claudia Abrahams. Photo: supplied
June 12, 2025, 9:05 am
Therapeutic creative expression
'Art is a conversation, and if my work can spark reflection or comfort, then it's done its job'
By AJN STAFF
Exhibition installation view, Chutzpah: Spirit. Recollection. Self., Jewish Museum of Australia. Artworks by Allison Zuckerman and Jordy Kerwick. Photography Simon Strong.
May 8, 2025, 9:20 am
Exhibiting a little bit of Chutzpah
Chutzpah: Spirit. Recollection. Self. embodies the Jewish tradition of questioning and challenging assumptions while celebrating the diversity within Jewish experience.
By AJN STAFF
Maqamat. Photo: Dor Zlekha Levy
May 7, 2025, 12:03 pm
When heritage meets art
Dor Zlekha Levy's immersive exhibition 'Recollections' brings the lost sounds and forgotten memories of Jewish-Iraqi heritage to Sydney, coinciding with Vivid Festival.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Archibald Prize 2025 finalist, Yvette Coppersmith, Self portrait with two cats. Photo: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter
May 5, 2025, 3:50 pm
Yvette Coppersmith announced as finalist for eighth time
The finalists for the 2025 Archibald Prize have been announced, including Yvette Coppersmith, for the eighth time, with her self portrait and a portrait of Wendy Sharpe.
By Jessica Abelsohn
April 30, 2025, 3:54 pm
Jewish morals in art: an example
'Growing up, I closely followed my father's teaching of art and morality. As my knowledge and skills developed, we increasingly cooperated in creating art.'
By Dr Amir Pichhadze
Olga Horak. Photo: Sydney Jewish Museum
April 23, 2025, 2:38 pm
Olga Horak’s visual voice
Olga Horak was one of Australia’s most prominent Holocaust survivors. She was also a brilliant artist. Now, her closely guarded works are finally being exhibited for the public to see.
By Jessica Abeslohn
Joe Camilleri. Photo: Mark Moray
March 13, 2025, 11:37 am
A decade of music photography
A Decade in Music will feature photographs, album covers, lanyards and interviews done with musicians, by music photographer Mark Moray.
By AJN STAFF
Alexei Navalny, handcuffed to a policeman, gestures to the press in Moscow, 2017. Photo: Evgeny Feldman.
February 13, 2025, 9:55 am
Gallery dedicated to Jewish voices
Nina Sanadze has opened Goldstone Gallery, named after Lance Sergeant Aaron Goldstone who fought and died in WWI, whose parents ran their grocery business at the site.
By Sharyn Kolieb
February 11, 2025, 12:50 pm
RREN’s golden journey
Rivi and Ricky New are sisters-in-law, friends and now business partners with their beautiful business, RREN Jewellery. The pair spoke to The AJN about their journey.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Presence, 1999. Photo: supplied
January 29, 2025, 12:41 pm
The influence of and connection to Islamic art
‘Since both religions are averse to figurative representation, Islamic art was easily adopted and became part of Jewish art and life’
By AJN STAFF
An illustration done by Justin Hook on a shelter in Israel. Photo: supplied
January 16, 2025, 1:18 pm
Colour in the darkness
Australian artist Justin Hook is spreading light across Israel, transforming bomb shelters with his art to bring comfort to those living under constant threat.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Illustration: Beck Feiner
December 12, 2024, 8:20 am
Defining moments in Aussie history
Hop on the nostalgia train with Beck Feiner's new book, Look at Moi Ploise – a deep dive into Australia's vibrant past and present. Jessica Abeslohn spoke to Feiner about all of the iconic moments.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Yvette Coppersmith, Self-portrait with two cats 2024, oil and sand on jute, 113 x 97.5cm. Photo: Courtesy of the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf
December 6, 2024, 10:50 am
Contemporary portraits on display at Glen Eira
The exhibition, Look, is a "celebration of portraiture and how dynamic it is in Australia today."
By Sharyn Kolieb
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