Ben Avram

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The Artist in Jerusalem
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Example of Ben Avram's signature
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The Twelve Tribes, oil on canvas painting by Ben Avram

Edward Philips, Ben Avram (Template:Langx; born 1941) is an artist who was born in Bombay, India and immigrated to Israel as a teenager.[1] He graduated from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design[2] in 1965 and continues to call Jerusalem his home.

Most of Ben Avram's oil paintings and watercolors portrays Israeli cities, religious festivals, and Bible stories. He paints in creamy sensual tones[3] incorporating symbols such as doves, a menorah, and Shabbat candles.[4]

Exhibitions

  • 1964 Group exhibitions in the United States and Canada
  • 1977 Safrai Gallery, Jerusalem
  • 1981–1986 Artexpo, New York City
  • 1981–1986 Artexpo, Los Angeles
  • 2001–current Blue and White Art Gallery, Jerusalem

Auction record

The auction record for a painting by Ben Avram is $6,875. This record was set by The Twelve Tribes, a 47.24 by 31.5 inch oil painting on canvas sold 28 December 2010 at Matsa for Public Auctions-Matsa Gallery (Tel Aviv).[5]

References

  • Ben Avram, Edward, Passover Haggadah Illustrated by Ben Avram, Keshatot Arts, 1995, Template:ISBN.

Footnotes

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