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My concepts of design. The Israeli particular and global currents
I live and breath design, I am constantly thinking about it, and looking for new design inspiration, whether it be from other artists or nature or paintings or whatever. Later in life now I have tended to travel more and when I do travel, I constantly look at what are the new design themes and products are around. My idea is to marry Israeli and Jewish themes with worldwide international design themes, to bring the world to Israel and to thrust Israeli themes into the world. So for example, I ha
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2nd Jun 2024
My concepts of design. The Israeli particular and global currents
I live and breath design, I am constantly thinking about it, and looking for new design inspiration, whether it be from other artists or nature or paintings or whatever. Later in life now I have tended to travel more and when I do travel, I constantly look at what are the new design themes and products are around. My idea is to marry Israeli and Jewish themes with worldwide international design themes, to bring the world to Israel and to thrust Israeli themes into the world. So for example, I ha
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2nd Jun 2024
The Picture-Perfect Pomegranate
What is it about the pomegranate, or
rimon, that makes it such a hot and beloved symbol in Israel? Is
this an old fad or new? Is it religious or secular? Is it the fruit itself or only its physical appearance?
The truth is, a little of everything!
The imagery of the pomegranate dates back to ancient days,
but has made a vivacious comeback in contemporary art and culture. We see the
fruit’s image imprinted on ancient coins of Judea and it is said that King
Solomon had his c
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28th Jul 2020