"FOLDED ART"
Painting, installations, a photo
In halls of gallery

Participants: Abrahami Ora, Ariam Sima, Agur Nurit, Jacob Hai MacMillan, Suli Wolf Bornestien, Berger Aviva, Beker Ruth, Binder Ronit, Ilana Yaron, Drimmer Norma, Dushi Uri, De beer Uri Daniel, Drori Ayala, Droval Dov, Entes Aviva, Elkivity Lucy, Green Liat, Getzov Varda, Israeli Segal Irit, Louise Mark, Mike Lazar, Meir Delia, Neuwirth Yael, Rajoul Mehta, Rotem Varda, Solomon Naftali, Tibor Shula, Wolf Bornstien Suli, Ziv Av Edna.

The inspiration for the exhibition of Israeli artists at the Borey Gallery in St. Petersburg was taken from the works of artists that were folded and sent through the mail because they were forbidden from exhibiting in their own country.
The theme of the forbidden art exhibition is to allow each artist to choose a story or a special, unusual case that usually wouldn't be worthy of exposure or just by being exhibited in a gallery, would break down the boundaries and limitations of publicity and coverage of any kind. Forbidden art by definition deals with provocative, dramatic, unknown and unpredictable topics. The concept of the exhibition legitimately allows the use of symbols, allegories, codes, etc.
The participating artists belong to Israel's middle generation. Most are well known, professional artists who exhibit in museums and renowned galleries in Israel and worldwide. A varied list of painters, sculptors, photographers and printers was chosen and having their work shown under one roof allows a unique peek into the creative world in Israel. The fact that large format paintings were selected and that they are being sent folded to the gallery immediately creates the need to deal with works on a unconventional scale, suitable for a museum where exhibiting them on the walls will be a special attraction.