121 A Studio of Her Own at the Home of the Painter Pinchas Litvinovsky

Refurbishment architects: the architect Ruth Leonov, PROJECT Studio, 2021

An opportunity to become acquainted with the Studio of Her Own project and the home of the late painter, Pinchas Litvinovsky, out of which the project now operates. The building, which is located on the border between the Talbieh and Old Katamon neighborhoods, was built at the beginning of the 20^th century for a Christian Arab family by the name of Salman. The second floor was rented out to the Assistant British Commissioner. In 1948, following the War of Independence, the ownership of the house was transferred to the Jerusalem Municipality, which allowed the painter Pinchas Litvinovsky to live there. Litvinovsky, who would later receive Jerusalem’s Distinguished Citizen Award (1970) and the Israel Prize (1980), lived there until his death in 1984. The house, including all of its furnishings, remained untouched for about 40 years until the beginning of 2020, when young female artists began working there. They founded A Studio of Her Own – the first center for women’s art in Israel.

The visits will include guided tours of an exhibition currently on display in the house:

The exhibition, Milieu, was conceived during a six-month artist incubator program for new immigrants, which took place at a Studio of Her Own. Its aim was to help the new immigrants integrate into the Israeli art world. Most of the participating artists came to Israel in the last two years, following the October 7^th events. New immigrants who have been in the country for several years were also involved in the incubator and provided the newcomers with support and information. The incubator became a milieu that offered a supportive, close-knit and dynamic space where the artists shared knowledge, experiences and insights.

The exhibition consists of works by 16 artists who emigrated to Israel from different countries and who work in a variety of media. Their works reflect their personal emigration experience and their reshaped artistic identity.

Thursday, October 15^th – guided tours at 16:00 and 17:00.
Friday, October 16^th – a guided tour at 10:00.

Thursday, October 22^nd – guided tours at 16:00 and 17:00.
Friday, October 23^rd – guided tours at 10:00 and 11:00.