Posts by Design Israel
21
May
Freshpaint Fair as an artistic gateway. Interview with YAEL JACOBS, Assistant Curator & Manager of Fresh Design
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Freshpaint Art Fair 2025 is taking place from May 21 to May 26 at the Kremenetski Technical Center in Tel Aviv. In the lead-up to the fair, the editorial team of DI Magazine met with Yael Jacobs, Assistant Curator and Manager of Fresh Design, to learn more about the story behind the fair, its significance in Israel’s cultural and artistic landscape, what’s new in this year’s edition, and other fas...
13
May
5 Brands That Stole My Heart: Victoria Paltilov Reflects on Milan Design Week
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This year’s Salone del Mobile was truly impressive in its scale and energy — 16 halls, 169,000 square meters of exhibition space, and nearly 300,000 visitors from around the world over just six days (in comparison to 60,000 visitors in 2021). It’s one of the biggest and most influential events in the design world, bringing together top designers and brands to present the most cutting-edge ideas.We...
11
May
At Home With Ela Cohen: Art and Everyday Life
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We love visiting people’s homes — observing, getting inspired, and seeing how art and life intertwine in personal spaces. That’s how we came up with our new series “At Home With…” Today, we’re visiting Ela Cohen, founder of the project Eclectictlv.art and an independent art curator. The question is — does art lives in Ela’s home like it does in her professional world?Ela CohenART curator and found...
30
Apr
Open. Inspiring. Meaningful. Open House in Tel Aviv through the Eyes of the Co-Organizer Aviva Levinson
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On the eve of the annual Open House festival in Tel Aviv, we sat down with one of the organizers - Aviva Levinson - to hear about how the project started, what it’s all about, and what interesting places and stories are waiting for us this year.Open House in Tel Aviv, IsraelAviva Levinson, Manager and Co-founder of Open House Israel
Aviva, can you tell us a bit about the history: when and ho...
28
Apr
Imperfection Is Magic: Interview with a Textile Artist Tamar Branitzky.
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Art comes in so many forms, and every time we meet a new artist, we’re reminded of how narrow our imagination can sometimes be. When we hear the word “artist,” we often picture someone with brushes and a canvas. But today, we’re introducing you to an artist who works with threads, textures, and pieces of fabric — and creates magic with them.Tamar BranitzkyContemporary artist Textile & TextureT...
22
Apr
3 Key Principles to Blend Home’s History with Modern Dynamic.
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When a Home Breathes History: A Brussels Apartment by Evgenia DymkinaDesigning a space with a sense of history is always a balancing act — between the old and the new, between architectural heritage and current trends, between tradition and the modern needs of everyday life. That’s exactly what Evgenia Dymkina set out to do in this project — a warm, thoughtful interior for a family with five kids ...
08
Apr
5 Exhibitions To Visit In April
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Alexandra Levin, art historian, art guide and DI art expert prepared her list of local exhibitions and cultural events that she highly recommends to visit in April!
1. Heroines. Fashion and Hope in World War II
Design Museum HolonThe new exhibition, conceived by fashion historian and curator Ya’ara Keydar for the Design Museum Holon, invites visitors on a journey through time, back to...
02
Apr
TAAD Overview by Tomer Netanel Levy for DI CATALOGUE Magazine
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The first international collectible design fair - TAAD Everyday Wonder, took place in Israel on March 5-11. The exhibition featured unique furniture and art pieces by both well-known and young designers and artists from around the world, including works by Israeli creators. Among the participants was a designer and a co-founder of SALT gallery, Tomer Netanel Levy. In an exclusive interview for our...
26
Mar
How Baba Yaga restaurant blossomed in three counts
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In 2024 Baba Yaga, a restaurant in the very heart of Tel Aviv began the process of redesign. The owners of the place set the goal to turn the space into a stylish one that aligns with the tastes of modern Tel Avivians. Interior Designer Bella Simon consulted about interior changes and recommended a landscape designer Yulia Kovalenko for the garden makeover. Yulia shared with us the garden transf...