Jonathan Hirschfeld (; born 1979) is an Israeli artist, lecturer, educator, curator, and an essayist. He is an art columnist for Haaretz newspaper since 2001. Presented solo exhibitions at Ramat Gan Museum of Israeli Art, Raw Art Gallery, Jerusalem Artists House, and Givon Gallery. Participated in group exhibitions at the Jerusalem Print Workshop, Sommer Contemporary Art, Haifa Museum of Art, Mishkan Museum of Art, Umm al-Fahm Art Gallery, Bible Lands Museum, and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. His work is in the collection of the Israel Museum.
Biography Jonathan Hirschfeld was born and raised in Jerusalem. about. artists' site. He graduated from the Charles E. Smith Jerusalem High School for the Arts in 1993. In 2004, he earned a BFA from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design and a teaching diploma from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He completed an MA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Tel Aviv University in 2011. Jonathan Hirschfeld. Information Center for Israeli Art. Israel Museum. In 2008, Jonathan Hirschfeld and Yakir Segev established Hanina Gallery. In 2009, the gallery became a cooperative. By 2026, it had hosted over one hundred exhibitions. David (Duchi) Cohen (January 23, 2026). The Space Research Department: Hanina Gallery. Erev Rav.
He published a series of articles in which he argued that postmodern thought from the school of Derrida, Foucault, Baudrillard, and Deleuze enjoys total hegemony in the Israeli art world, and he attempted to point out the failures and damages of this philosophy. (September 28, 2013). The catastrophic damages of postmodern thought. Haaretz; (October 4, 2013). What will we gain by adopting Foucault's position?. Haaretz; (October 11, 2013). The foolish gibberish of Foucault. Haaretz; (May 14, 2014). The ultimate victim of postmodern art criticism. Haaretz; (October 24, 2012). Against Groys. Erev Rav.
In 2013, he painted the series of paintings "On the Land," which was exhibited at Mishkenot Sha'ananim. In this series, he referenced the "Tzova" paintings of Joseph Zaritsky and Larry Abramson and the ethical and aesthetic discussion arising from the encounter between the three generations of artists. In 2016, this series of paintings was exhibited as part of the exhibition "A New Horizon for New Horizons", Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod. Limor Alpern Zered (November 2016). "In the Name of the Landscape: "Tzova" in the Work of Joseph Zaritsky, Larry Abramson, and Yonatan Hirschfeld". Research Thesis: Master of Arts, Haifa University. In 2014, Hirschfeld presented the solo exhibition "Lust" at the "Zadik" Gallery in Jaffa-Tel Aviv and published a poetry book of the same name in collaboration with Aharon Shabtai. Rachel Peretz (December 4, 2014). Jonathan Hirschfeld and Aaron Shabtai, "Lust", Zadik Gallery, in the column "Not Just Cheap Wine". Erev Rav.
In 2016, he won the Ministry of Culture and Sports Prize for Encouraging Creativity in the Plastic Arts. Ministry of Culture and Sports Prize. Hebrew Wikipedia Entry. The winners of the Ministry of Culture and Sports Prizes in the field of Plastic Arts for 2016 have been announced. Ministry of Culture and Sport (Israel).
In 2021, he published his book "To Know Painting" through Resling Publishing. Resling Publishing. Hebrew Wikipedia Entry. The book compiles columns he published from 2013 to 2020 in the "Picture" section of the "Culture and Literature" supplement of Haaretz. Ofir Hovav (December 6, 2021). Jonathan Hirschfeld: "Art in Israel lags behind popular culture and pornography." Haaretz. He published songs in Mitaam - Journal for literature and radical thinking, (September 2007) Jonthan Hirschfeld, 11 songs. Mitaam - Journal for literature and radical thinking (edited by Yitzhak Laor), vol. 11. p. 63-68. essays in Odyssey - A journey between ideas, (April 2010). The lizard's bite. Odyssey No. 7. p. 32-41. (July 2010). Truth in art: Black the crazy dog. Odyssey No. 8. p. 24-27. (a journal published by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Teva Pharmaceuticals). Alaxon, (November 30, 2015). Love is not enough. Maala - Journal for criticism, Lamb of God. and art criticism in Erev-Rav. articles by Hirschfeld. Erev-Rav. The Gordon Gallery published two books containing essays on the gallery's artists, in 2021 and 2026, with Hirschfeld authoring most of the texts. 2021, Amon Yariv (editor) Gordon Gallery, Israeli Contemporary Art, 429 pages; 2026, Amon Yariv (editor) Gordon Gallery, Israeli Contemporary Art, 433 pages.
Presents the art segment on the radio program "Three Who Know," broadcast on the Kan Tarbut station. Hirschfeld in Kan Tarbut. Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.
He taught at the Gilo High School, Jerusalem; Charles A. Smith High School for the Arts, Jerusalem; High School of the Arts, Tel Aviv, Muses; Ironi Alef High School; The Atelier, Tel Aviv, Bio. The Atelier Tel Aviv. ; The Kibbutz Artists' Workshop; Hagit Peleg-Rotem (November 16, 2008). Tami Katz-Freiman will teach a curatorial course at The Kibbutz Artists' Workshop. Globes. the Institute for Israeli Art; Faculty. Institute for Israeli Art. and at the Eretz Israel Museum. lecturer page.
Gideon Ofrat's essay analyzes Jonathan Hirschfeld's art as a rejection of local traditions of the Want of Matter, in favor of European aesthetics, myths, and Christian motifs. It highlights a thematic duality where baroque decorations and classical imagery are juxtaposed with violence and decay to explore the link between extreme beauty and historical evil. Hirschfeld utilizes these frameworks, along with references to his family history and military traumas, as an allegory connecting European fascist legacies to contemporary local violence. Jonathan Hirschfeld: Lament of the Palaces, on the Ruins of the Altar. Israel Museum.
Selected solo exhibitions 2004 Molech, Bar David Museum, Bar'am. Molech. Tel Aviv Museum Library. 2006 Perfume, Jerusalem Artists House, Jerusalem. Liam Eckstein (June 27, 2006). Aurochs. Haaretz. 2009 Afterthought, dual exhibition with Jonathan Ofek, Givat Haim Art Gallery, Givat Haim (Meuhad). Ellie Armon Azoulay and Yuval Saar (December 3, 2009). Pirate houses in Tel Aviv, Israel in the Golden Gate. Haaretz. 2010 He Who Wanted to be God, Ramat Gan Museum of Israeli Art, Ramat Gan. He Who Wanted to be God. Ramat Gan Museum of Israeli Art. 2012 The Tragedy in Ethical Life, Raw Art Gallery, Tel Aviv. Smadar Sheffi (March 10, 2012). Behind the Shell. Haaretz. Ouzi Zur (March 2, 2012). Ruins of myths and debris. Haaretz. 2014 Lust, exhibition and book, Zadik Gallery, Tel Aviv. 2014 Foramen magnum, Raw Art Gallery, Tel Aviv. Ouzi Zur (January 31, 2014). The Chandelier at the Base of Israeli Modernism. Haaretz. 2015 Angles in New York, Permanent mural, 7 Park Avenue, New York, NYC. (April 2, 2015). Jewish Rococo in Brooklyn – An Interview with Jonathan Hirschfeld 2016 Skin for Skin, Artist House, Tel Aviv. Smadar Sheffi (November 16, 2016). Jonathan Hirschfeld: Skin for Skin | A Preview of the Installation "Property and Fetish" at the Bialik House. 2018 Broken Cisterns, Givon Gallery, Tel Aviv. Ouzi Zur (November 13, 2018). Closing One Eye, Black Box: A visit to Jonathan Hirschfeld's exhibition, "Broken Wells Broken Wells". Haaretz. 2018 Animaletters, Hanina Contemporary Art, Tel Aviv. Yuval Saar (November 15, 2019). Jonathan Hirschfeld: Animaletters. Illustration Week 2018 in Portfolio, Kiryat HaMelacha and Holon, Porfolio. 2018 On Life and Death, Art Gallery at the Memorial Center Tivon, Kiryat Tiv'on. Michal Shachnai (January 13, 2019). "When a Whole Hirschfeld Is Dead". Erev Rav. 2022 Adam’s first domestic pet after the expulsion from paradise was the serpent, Schechter Gallery, Tel Aviv. (December 30, 2021). Jonathan Hirshcfeld at Shechter Gallery. The Joint List, Portfolio. 2022 The cop, The chambermaid, and the chimney sweeper, ND Gallery, Ramat Gan. The cop, The chambermaid, and the chimney sweeper. Tel Aviv Museum Library. 2022 The Fourth Part (with Tziki Eisenberg) Hanina Gallery, Tel Aviv. (September 1, 2022). Jonathan Hirschfeld and Tsiki Eisenberg at the Hanina Gallery. The Joint List, Portfolio. 2022 Mostly Ballpoint pen (with Tamar Simon), Nulobaz Gallery, Tel Aviv. (December 1, 2022). Jonathan Hirschfeld and Tamar Simon at Nulobaz Gallery. The Joint List, Portfolio. 2023 The life of Joseph, Givon Gallery, Tel Aviv. Yakov Z. Mayer (December 18, 2023). The Painter is a Swimmer. Erev Rav. Hagit Peleg Rotem (December 14, 2023). Jonathan Hirschfeld: We are all Joseph. We are all in the pit. We are all a blood-stained coat of many colors. Portfolio.
Selected group exhibitions 2007 Desert Generation: Israeli and Palestinian Artists against the Occupation, Jerusalem Artists House, Jerusalem. Jonathan Hirschfelds' exhibitions. Information Center for Israeli Art. Israel Museum. 2007 Traces III: The Third Biennale for Drawing in Israel, Artists' House, Jerusalem. Jerusalem Print Workshop, Jerusalem. Barbur Gallery, Jerusalem. Agripas 12 Cooperative Gallery, Jerusalem. 2011 The Last Emperor - Young Artists with Igael Tumarkin, Hezi Cohen Gallery, Tel Aviv. Jonathan Hirschfeld (October 18, 2013). Tumarkin at 80: An artist who is frightening to deal with. Haaretz. 2011 Crescendo, Sommer Contemporary Art, with Igael Tumarkin and Tsuki Garbian, Tel Aviv. Jonathan Hirschfeld (October 18, 2013). Tumarkin at 80: An artist who is frightening to deal with. Haaretz. 2011 Room 310, site-specific permanent exhibition at Artplus Hotel, Tel Aviv. Hagit Peleg-Rotem (March 12, 2015). Stars Inside. Globes. 2011 Turning Point 5, Raw Art Gallery, Tel Aviv. Galia Yahav (January 4, 2012). Review: Turning Point 5: Human Questions About Anxiety. Haaretz. 2012 The Specialists, Hanina Gallery, Tel Aviv. Smadar Sheffi (January 6, 2012). "The Specialists" Review: A Non-Family Meeting. Haaretz. 2012 Window to Reality: Israeli Homages to the Italian Renaissance Art, Open University of Israel, Ra'anana. Smadar Sheffi (February 28, 2012). Windows 1483. Haaretz. 2012 Friday, Sunday - After, Ramat Gan Museum of Israeli Art, Ramat Gan. 2012 Hot Summer, Cabri Gallery of Contemporary Art, Kabri. 2013 Tumarkin, Hezi Cohen Gallery, Tel Aviv. 2013 Making School, Haifa Museum of Art, Haifa. (October 24, 2013). Making School. Not Just Cheap Wine. Erev Rav. 2013 A Couples Exhibition, Hanina Gallery, Tel Aviv. Hadas Reshef (February 6, 2013). "A Duo Exhibition"? Just Don't Expect to See Love There. Haaretz. 2014 Under Erasure, Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Ouzi Zur (December 26, 2014). Art and the passive-aggressive power of erasure. Haaretz. 2014 Umm al-Fahm Art Gallery, Umm al-Fahm. 2014 Money, Zadik - Art Within Reach, Jaffa. 2015 Uniting, Hanina Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel. Eitan Bouganim (January 28, 2015). To open a new clam. Haaretz. 2016 The Yearning for Myth, Haifa Museum of Art, Haifa. The Yearning for Myth. Haifa Museum of Art. 2016 A New Horizon for New Horizons, Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod (Meuhad). Shany Littman (March 16, 2016). "New Horizons" kicked against the establishment with the founding of the state. Does it still influence Israeli art?. Haaretz. 2016 Helmets and Skulls, The Bar David Museum for Art and Judaica, Kibbutz Bar'am. 2016 The Black Art, Rosenfeld Gallery, Tel Aviv. Ouzi Zur (November 25, 2016). Scratching a Black Mirror. Haaretz. 2016 Group Exhibition, Artists' House, Jerusalem. 2017 Flaying, Hanina Contemporary Art, Tel Aviv. (January 5, 2017). Jonathan Hirschfeld: Flaying as a Metaphor. Portfolio. 2017 We Hereby Declare: 2016 Ministry of Culture Awards for Visual Art and Design, MoBY - Museums of Bat Yam, Bat Yam. 2017 Model: Hoamge to Eliyahu Gat, Alfred Cooperative Institute for Art & Culture, Tel Aviv. Model: Hoamge to Eliyahu Gat. 2018 Pillar of Cloud, Hermann Struck Museum, Haifa Museums. Pillar of Cloud. Hermann Struck Museum.