Decade / A Special Event Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Lauren and Mitchell Presser Photography Award for a Young Israeli Artist
The Lauren and Mitchell Presser Photography Award for a Young Israeli Artist is marking a decade since its founding. The award encourages outstanding achievements in contemporary photography in Israel and, over the years, has offered audiences the opportunity to become acquainted with artists who, since winning the award, have gone on to become leading figures in the local photography field.
To mark this milestone, the Museum invites the general public to revisit the winners of the past decade and gain a fascinating glimpse into the continuation of their artistic paths and the development of their work since receiving the award. In this unique evening, the photographers will each present a single work created since winning the award, using it to spotlight the new directions they have pursued in the years that followed.
The eleven award recipients are: Rami Maymon, Mark Yashaev, Ronit Porat, Daniel Tsal, Eli Singalovski, Efrat Hakimi, Vera Vladimirsky, Netta Laufer, Ronen Zien, Ann Simin Shitrit, and Lee Nevo.
Prior to the event (6PM), a guided tour will be offered of the exhibition Ann Simin Shitrit: Malakhi — winner of the 2024 Lauren and Mitchell Presser Photography Award for a Young Israeli Artist.
▷ Please note: participation in the tour is free of charge — ticket reservation is required > >
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About the Lauren and Mitchell Presser Photography Award for a Young Israeli Artist:
The award was established in 2015 through the initiative and support of Lauren and Mitchell Presser, with the aim of promoting artists working in the field of photography in Israel. It was founded in recognition of the central role of photography as a creative and critical medium, and of the need to encourage and mentor a young generation of photographers.
Each year over the past decade, a committee composed of the Museum’s curators together with an international panel of judges has convened to identify a “decisive moment” in the creative trajectory of emerging photographers. The award’s ethos—encouraging experimentation, dialogical thinking, and professional guidance—has crystallized into a program of mentorship and support that plays a significant role within Israel’s young photography community.
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* Please note: participation in the event is free of charge — ticket reservation is required.
Note: This event is in Hebrew only.
The number of participants is limited | Advance reservations are required for all participants.