Ben Avram Explained

Edward Philips, 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 Ben 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

• 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

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

• Ben Avram, Edward, Passover Haggadah Illustrated by Ben Avram, Keshatot Arts, 1995, .

External links

• Ben Avram official site
• Biography of Ben Avram
• Edward Ben Avram - Art Profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ben Avram Bio. ARTA Gallery. 29 November 2016.
2. Web site: Edward Ben Avram King's Gallery.
3. Web site: Edward Ben Avram. Michael Hittleman Gallery. 29 November 2016.
4. Web site: Bruno Publishing . 30 December 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120426081952/http://www.brunopublishing.com/Artist.aspx?ArtistID=53&Mode=Bio . 26 April 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
5. AskArt.com accessed 4 January 2011