- November 1, 2024
- 3:52 pm
- Ukraine
On November 1, 2024, a unique exhibition was opened at the Lviv Museum of the History of Religion (Lviv, Ukraine) “Jerusalem is not just a city”presented by the famous Israeli photographer Dmitry Brikman. Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky, who opened the exhibition, emphasized the importance this event for cultural dialogue between Ukraine and Israel.
History of the exhibition
The exhibition was last presented in Kyiv, but after the outbreak of the war it had to be temporarily postponed. The exhibits were stored in a warehouse at the Israeli Embassy for three years before the exhibition found its home in Lviv, a city where Jewish and Ukrainian cultures have been intertwined for centuries.
Michael Brodsky: “I am glad that I was able to present this exhibition in Lviv, a city in which Jewish and Ukrainian history are especially closely intertwined.”
The significance of the exhibition for Ukraine and Israel
For Ukraine, the exhibition represents an opportunity to strengthen cultural ties with Israel, and for Israelis, it is a reminder of the rich Jewish heritage on Ukrainian soil. Michael Brodsky expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to its organization, noting the contribution of the Lviv Regional State Administration and personally the head of the OBA Maxim Kozitsky.
Main themes and artistic features of Dmitry Brikman's photographs
Brickman's work explores the search for deeper meaning in everyday life in Jerusalem. His photographs are distinguished by their emotional richness and ability to find multifaceted meanings in simple scenes. Each of Dmitry’s works is not just an image, but a story designed to reveal to the viewer the inner world of characters whom the photographer met only for a moment. The author sets himself the task of not only showing the beauty of the ancient city, but also immersing the viewer in its atmosphere.
Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky praised the importance of Dmitry Brickman's photographs for understanding the history of Jerusalem:
“Dmitry Brikman’s works are not just photographs. Each of them carries a human destiny, which the author seems to carefully “read” through the camera lens.”
Details of the opening of the exhibition and its guests
The opening ceremony took place with the participation of such significant figures as the Ambassador of Israel Michael Brodsky, the head of the Lviv OBA Maxim Kozitsky and the artist himself Dmitry Brikman. The presence of such a representative delegation emphasized the importance of the event for both countries.
| Ceremony participants | Position/Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Brodsky | Ambassador of Israel to Ukraine |
| Maxim Kozitsky | Head of Lviv OVA |
| Dmitry Brikman | Photographer, author of the exhibition |
The atmosphere of Jerusalem through the lens of Dmitry Brikman
The photographs presented at the exhibition allow you not only to look at the beauty of Jerusalem, but also to feel its spiritual strength. The exhibition aims to immerse the viewer in the life, culture and traditions of the people living in this sacred city.
Michael Brodsky: “I hope that every visitor to the exhibition will not only see Jerusalem through the eyes of an artist, but also feel its special atmosphere.”
Cultural dialogue between Ukraine and Israel
This exhibition is an important step towards cultural exchange between Ukraine and Israel. Michael Brodsky noted that art plays a key role in establishing strong cultural ties between peoples and makes a significant contribution to strengthening bilateral relations.
Conclusion
Dmitry Brikman's exhibition at the Lviv Museum of the History of Religion is more than just photographs of Jerusalem. It carries deep symbolism, emphasizing the close cultural ties between Ukraine and Israel. Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky expressed confidence that the exhibition will become an important step towards strengthening cultural cooperation between the two countries.
Don't miss your chance to visit the exhibition, which runs from November 1 to December 1, 2024, and experience Jerusalem through the lens of an Israeli master of photography.
Dmitry Brikman is a renowned Israeli photographer and artist renowned for his unique perspective on Jerusalem and other important cultural and spiritual themes. His work touches on deep philosophical and cultural aspects of life, allowing viewers to see familiar places and people in a new way. Brickman tries not just to capture moments, but also to reveal through the lens personal stories of people, details of their lives and emotions, which makes his photographs a kind of “window” into the souls of heroes and worlds hidden from everyday view.
The exhibition “Jerusalem, More than a City” is a collection of his photographs in which he shows the diversity and contrasts of this ancient city, highlighting the everyday yet profound moments in the lives of its inhabitants.
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