"LIGHTS IN THE WINTER"

PRESS RELEASE

EVI PHOTOPOULOS

THE GREEK CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTIST
WILL PARTICIPATE WITH HER ARTWORKS

AMONG OTHER INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
AT THE INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION

"LIGHTS IN THE WINTER" CURATED BY ZINA BERCOVICI

AT THE OLD JAFFA MUSEUM OF ANTIQUITIES DECEMBER 22nd , 2011

"YOUR PRESENCE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED"


"Lights in the Winter" – International art exhibition

International art exhibition at the Old Jaffa Museum of Antiquities, 10 Hamifrats Shlomo str, Yaffo, Old City, Tel Aviv, Israel. The exhibition curator is Zina Bercovici.

Close to the ancient harbor of Jaffa, in the winding alleys of the old city, there is an exotic building close to the 19th century railway station to Jerusalem. This old 17th Century building is the Jaffa archeological Museum hosting the ancient artifacts found in Jaffa.

The Lights in the Winter - International Art exhibition will take place in this unique setting seamlessly blending the ancient artifacts of this internationally renowned museum with chosen modern art works.

Celebration of light is an ancient tradition representing the desire to spread light and warmth during the dark winter months .In ancient times it was believed by many cultures that the winter solstice was a time for celebration, a celebration of lights and we continue this tradition across the world today.

The theme for this year’s exhibition in the Jaffa Museum is the celebration of Lights and the opening date of the exhibition coincides with this year’s Winter Solstice.

The exhibition will take place between 22-29th December, 2011. The opening event will take place evening of the 22nd.