From the other side – with Noma Bar

Noma Bar, born Avinoam Bernstein in Afula in 1973, is an internationally acclaimed Israeli illustrator known for his minimalist style, use of negative space, and satirical elements. After graduating from Bezalel Academy and moving to London in 2000, his career launched with a postcard recreation of his teenage Saddam Hussein portrait, which utilized the radiation symbol. His work has since graced covers for publications like The New Yorker and The Guardian, and campaigns for major brands.

It's exciting! It's the first time seeing my work in Hebrew.

Bar's first solo museum exhibition, “Look Again” (Hebrew: “Mitzad Sheni”), is currently on display at The Tel Aviv Museum of Art, featuring illustrations, prints, animation, and sculpture. He notes the exhibition's title, meaning “From the Other Side,” reflects his biography and the concept of two complementary sides, rather than a clear positive or negative, influenced by his upbringing in Afula where Arabs and Jews live side-by-side. He attributes his understanding of negative space to his design background and early experiences in the woods with his forester father.