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2010
"Ancient Lands: Australian Indigenous Art in Israel"
In August 2010 Australian Aboriginal Art was exhibited in Israel for the second time ever.
The exhibition included paintings on bark and paper by celebrated artists from the Injalak Arts Centre in Western Arnhemland in the Northern Territory of Australia. These stunning paintings are part of the longest continuous artistic tradition in the world. They depict dreamtime stories and use painting techniques that have been passed down by the Kunwinjku people of Western Arnhemland for generations, since their ancestors first painted them on rock galleries 40,000 years ago.
The exhibition also featured works by prize-winning Torres Strait Islander artist Solomon Booth. Booth, who was in Israel for the exhibition, is the first Australian indigenous artist ever to visit Israel.
Below are photos taken during the exhibition, which showcased the works of over 20 artists:
Studio Shifron, Jaffa
Hutzot Hayotzer Art and Crafts Festival, Jerusalem
* Photos by Amit Turkenitz
"$9.99" An Israel-Australia Co-Production
On Sunday 16 May 2010, the first official Australia Israel Co-Production film, "$9.99" premiered at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque.
The Australian Embassy organised an event to launch the film. The Australian Ambassador, Andrea Faulkner and Israeli writer, Etgar Keret spoke at the event which was attended by Israeli celebrities and cultural figures. The Ambassador highlighted the signficance of the Australia - Israel Film Co-Production Treaty and underlined the quality of Australia's film industry and the benefits to international film-makers of making films in Australia.
"$9.99" is an animated feature film which offers slightly less than a $10 worth about
the meaning of life.
Anzac Day
A traditional ANZAC service commemorating Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fell during military campaigns was held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Mt Scopus, Jerusalem on Sunday 25 April 2010.
A catafalque Party comprising Australian and New Zealander soldiers from the UN Multinational Force Observers in Sinai provided the traditional Anzac spirit.
Australian Ambassador, Ms Andrea Faulkner addressed the 100 strong crowd, including representatives of Embassies, international organizations and Australian expats, whereafter wreaths were laid in honour of the fallen soldiers.
A minyan led by Rabbi Apple was held for the Jewish Soldiers following the ceremony.
