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'''Edward Ben Avram''' (born 1941) is an artist who was born in [[Bombay, India]] and immigrated to Israel as a teenager.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben Avram Bio|url=http://arta.co.il/ben-avram/|publisher=ARTA Gallery|accessdate=29 November 2016}}</ref> He graduated from the [[Bezalel Academy of Art and Design]]<ref>http://kingsgalleryjerusalem.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/edward-ben-avram/</ref> in 1965 and continues to call [[Jerusalem]] his home. | '''Edward Ben Avram''' (born 1941) is an artist who was born in [[Bombay, India]] and immigrated to Israel as a teenager.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben Avram Bio|url=http://arta.co.il/ben-avram/|publisher=ARTA Gallery|accessdate=29 November 2016}}</ref> He graduated from the [[Bezalel Academy of Art and Design]]<ref>http://kingsgalleryjerusalem.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/edward-ben-avram/</ref> in 1965 and continues to call [[Jerusalem]] his home. | ||
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Edward Ben Avram (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 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Ben Avram, Edward, Passover Haggadah Illustrated by Ben Avram, Keshatot Arts, 1995, ISBN 965-91354-2-4.
Footnotes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Ben Avram Bio". ARTA Gallery. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ↑ http://kingsgalleryjerusalem.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/edward-ben-avram/
- ↑ "Edward Ben Avram". Michael Hittleman Gallery. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ AskArt.com accessed 4 January 2011
External links[edit | edit source]
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