Tel Aviv has lots of art galleries spread along its neighborhoods resuming the cosmopolitan and cultural essence since its foundation. The best days to visit the art galleries in Tel Aviv are from Monday to Thursday, when they are open for a longer time. On other days, pay attention to the opening time! If you don’t have too much time, go straight to Ben Yehuda Street and to Gordon Street.
Mika Gallery
Mika Gallery runs exhibitions of contemporary art. Located at Jaffa Port.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:00h – 19:00h
Fridays and Satudays: 10:00h – 16:00 h
Sommer Gallery
At Rothschild Boulevard, 13. Founded in 1999 by Irit Fine Sommer. The Sommer Gallery promotes Israeli artists and the international art scene, working with international artists, too.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 h- 18:00h
Friday: 10:00h – 14:00h
Saturday: 11:00h – 13:00h
Chelouche Art Gallery
On Mazeh Street, founded in 1985 by Nira Itzhaki. The Chelouche Art Gallery displays along 4 floors new media, video art, sculpture, painting, installation, and photography. Israeli and international art.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:00h-19:00h
Friday: 10:00h-14:00h
Saturday: 11:00h-14:00h
Gordon Gallery
Founded in 1966, focused on Israeli fine art. The Gordon Gallery opened the first auction house in Israel. There are 3 Gordon Galleries in Tel Aviv:
- 95 Ben Yehuda Street (4 floors and emphasis on the video screen)
- 4 Natan Hachacham Street (open only by appointment)
- 6 Hapelech Street (emphasis to international art)
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:00h – 19:00h
Friday: 10:00h – 14:00h
Saturday: 10:00h – 13:00h
Sunday: only by appointment!
Braverman Gallery
At 12b Hasharon Street, founded in 2004. Braverman Gallery displays contemporary art scenes, video art, and installations aiming to promote Israeli artists worldwide.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Thursday: 11:00h – 19:00h
Friday and Saturday: 11:00h – 14:00h
Rosenfeld Gallery
At 1 Shvil HaMif’al Street (1 Ha-Mif’al St on GPS), founded in 1952 by Eliezer Rosenfeld. The Rosenfeld Gallery holds a private collection of contemporary art and emerging artists of Israeli art.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Thursday: 12:00h – 19:00h
Friday: 11:00h – 14:00h
Saturday: 11:00h – 13:00h
Dan Gallery
At 124 Ben Yehuda Street, Dan Gallery displays collections of 20th-century art and works of artists such as Reuven Rubin, Nachum Gutman, and other names of Israeli art.
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 10:30h – 19:00h
Friday: 10:30h – 14:30h
Bruno Art Group
Bruno Art Group has a gallery in Israel, displaying Israeli and international art. The gallery is at 64 Ben Yehuda Street and the Art Market is at 3 Ha’taarucha.
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 9:00h – 16:00h
Friday: 9:00h – 13:00h
Eden Fine Art Gallery
At 78 Ben Yehuda, founded by Cathia Klimovsky in 1997. The Eden Fine Art Gallery displays contemporary art with an optimistic and colorful viewpoint in life.
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 9:00h-20:00h
Friday: 9:00h-14:00h
Jojo Gallery
At 97 Ben Yehuda, this gallery displays the works by Yosef Ohayon, known as Jojo, using metals, wooden platforms, canvases, sculptures, vases, and furniture.
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00h – 19:00h
Friday: 10:00h – 15:00h
Stern Gallery
At 30 Gordon Street, founded in 1971 by Meir Stern, the Stern Gallery is specialized in Israeli and international Jewish art, classic and contemporary.
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 11:00h-19:00h
Friday: 10:00h-14:00h
Givon Art Gallery
At 35 Gordon Street, founded in 1974, the Givon Art Gallery displays Israeli and modern art.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:00h – 18:00h
Friday and Saturday: 11:00h – 14:00h
For photography lovers!
The Photohouse
Also known as Pri-Or Photohouse, The Photohouse has a large private archive of historical photographs taken by its founder Rudi Weinsseinstein and still owned by his family. The pictures represent important visual memories of Israel since the founding years, showcasing the Israeli culture. There’s also a gift shop with souvenirs inspired by Rudi’s pictures.
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00h-18:00h
Friday: 10:00h -13:00h
Tel-Avivi
If you are interested in a street photography tour in Tel Aviv, you can check the website Tel-Avivi, organized by Ido Biran, who guides tours on interesting spots around the city.
Originally posted 2017-11-06 11:41:32.
