British artist opens first solo show in Israel
David Breuer-Weil’s exhibition 'Unity' features new work on the October 7 attacks and British Jewish identity, running through early December.
By Scott Marshall ·
London artist David Breuer-Weil is exhibiting his first solo work in Israel this week.
Breuer-Weil, born in 1965 and trained at Central Saint Martins and the University of Cambridge, has built a career around large-scale paintings and public sculptures. His pieces are held in major collections worldwide and have been sold at Sotheby’s and Christie’s. He was recently chosen to design a major memorial in the UK for the events of October 7, though the project’s specific details remain undisclosed.
The exhibition, titled Unity, opens on November 4 at the Sheetrit & Wolf Gallery in Tel Aviv’s Neve Tzedek neighborhood. It runs through December 4. The show is curated by Gregory Baker and features new paintings and sculptures that respond to the October 7 attacks and the subsequent return of hostages.
A central series in the show is titled Home. Breuer-Weil created these works after the initial return of Israeli hostages. He stated that he had never encountered a theme that felt more vital for him to sculpt, paint, and draw. Another piece, Morning, is a monumental canvas that weaves together hundreds of images and symbols to preserve historical memory of the attacks.
The exhibition also includes Where Shall I Go? (Ana Elech). This work examines the current reality of British Jewry, focusing on the community’s future amid rising insecurity and antisemitism in the UK. British Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters is scheduled to attend the opening night on November 4.
The gallery will also screen The King of Nerac, a documentary about Breuer-Weil’s life and work. The gallery is located at 35-37 Shabazi Street. It is open to the public Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
