Originally built 1906 as the BEZALEL School of art later on the Bezalel Museum sINCE 1965 Turned to the club and house of Jerusalem artists Changing exhibitions An annual Bianela and very good restaurant
The Jerusalem Artists’ House
Photo: The Jerusalem Artists’ House
The Jerusalem Artists’ House is situated in a grand historic building on Shmuel Hanagid Street that once housed the Bezalel National Museum, founded by Boris Schatz in 1906. With the Jerusalem Artists’ House opening in 1965, the collections of the Bezalel National Museum became part of the initial collection of the Israel Museum. Ever since then, the house has served as home to the Association for Jerusalem Artists, and in this capacity showcases exhibitions and works of art.
The annual exhibition plan includes a series focusing on notable young artists premiering their works, allowing them to take their first step in the “real” art world, as well as a series of retrospective works by veteran artists. One of the top contemporary art spots in the city, Jerusalem Artists’ House regularly features exciting activities, group exhibitions as well as joint presentations for Jerusalem art, Israeli art, and international art. In addition, Hanagid Gallery at the Artists’ House sells major collections of art to the public.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 6 traveler reviews"THE HOME OF PLASTIC ART IN JERUSALEM"
"I’d love to go again"
This was some of the best food I had in all of Israel. The flavor combinations were exquisite. Salad with mint and peach dressing, chicken and filet cooked perfectly. They brought us a variety of things as we were a very large group. A pasta with lamb that was fantastic. I can’t say enough good things...
MoreThis was some of the best food I had in all of Israel. The flavor combinations were exquisite. Salad with mint and peach dressing, chicken and filet cooked perfectly. They brought us a variety of things as we were a very large group. A pasta with lamb that was fantastic. I can’t say enough good things about it. My regret was that I ate so much dinner I didn’t leave room for dessert.
Less"Bezalel would cringe"
The Atists' House and museum had as its current displays a series of what many treat as "modern, expressive art". To us this was an all too familiar example of politically sodden "art" devoid of meaningful technique and honesty. To be avoided.