Ahuva Sherman
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Ahuva Sherman is an Israeli artist who works in oil, pastel, and wall tapestries.
and the United States
. Her inspiration is drawn from the land of Israel, and this can be seen and felt in her pieces. Israeli themes such as the white buildings of Jerusalem, the waves of the Mediterranean, and views of the country from above are predominant in her work. Ahuva has held numerous exhibitions and her art is present in many collections and museums both in Israel and abroad.
Biography
She was born in Tel-Aviv, Palestine, and now lives and works in Haifa, Israel, with her studio atop Mount Carmel. Ahuva's studies were with Menachem Shemi and Prof. P. K. Hoenich at the Hammersmith School of Art in London, England, as well as in the NetherlandsNetherlands
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and the United States
United States
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. Her inspiration is drawn from the land of Israel, and this can be seen and felt in her pieces. Israeli themes such as the white buildings of Jerusalem, the waves of the Mediterranean, and views of the country from above are predominant in her work. Ahuva has held numerous exhibitions and her art is present in many collections and museums both in Israel and abroad.
Selected exhibitions
- 1970 Woodstock Gallery, London, UK.
- 1970 Ina Broese Gallery, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- 1971 Eik Gallery, Antwerp, DE.
- 1971 Summit Gallery, London, UK.
- 1972 Chagall House, Haifa, Israel.
- 1973 Leigh Gallery, Manchester, UK.
- 1977 National Maritime Museum.
- 1978 Gallery of world Art, Boston, USA.
- 1978 Temple Israel, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
- 1979 Lyon Gallery, San Francisco, California, USA.
- 1981 Auditorium, Haifa, Israel.
- 1984 Municipal Museum, Ramat Gan, Israel.
- 1985 Artists House, Jerusalem, Israel.
- 1987 Miami, Florida, USA.
- 1991 Ein HodEin HodEin Hod is a communal settlement in northern Israel. Located south of Mount Carmel and southeast of Haifa in northern Israel, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof HaCarmel Regional Council. In 2008 it had a population of 559....
, Artists House. - 1992 Art Expo, New York City, New York, USA.
- 1994 Auditorium, Haifa, Israel.
- 1998 Higashi, Kobe, Japan.
- 1999 Montserrat Gallery, New York City, New York, USA.
- 2001 Kastra Art center, Haifa, Israel.
- 2002 Beit Gabriel- kinneret, Israel.
- 2003 Mitzpe Hayamim, Israel.
- 2005 Intelect - Israeli Art fest.
- 2005 Hot Summer - Ein Hod.
- 2005 Portrait - Beit Shagal.
- 2005 Printing - Beit Shagal.
- 2006 Monzon Art Gallery, Jerusalem, Israel.
- 2006 Tel-Aviv University, Israel.
- 2007 Nagler House, Haifa, Israel.
- 2009 Horas Richter Gallery, Jaffa, Israel.
- 2009 Male Or, Cezaria, Israel.
- 2009 Shagal Artist House, Haifa, Israel.
Selected collections
- The KnessetKnessetThe Knesset is the unicameral legislature of Israel, located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.-Role in Israeli Government :The legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset passes all laws, elects the President and Prime Minister , approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government...
of Israel http://www.knesset.gov.il/tour/eng/tour21.htm - Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
- Chaim HerzogChaim HerzogChaim Herzog served as the sixth President of Israel , following a distinguished career in both the British Army and the Israel Defense Forces .-Early life:...
, former President of Israel. - Museum of Modern Art, Haifa.
- The National Maritime Museum, Haifa.
- The Bible Museum, Tel Aviv.
- Temple Israel, Memphis, Tennessee.
- President Jarbas Passarinho, Brazil.
- Mr. Louis Mermez, Parliament of France.
- Lady Edmond James de RothschildEdmond James de RothschildBaron Edmond Benjamin James de Rothschild was a French member of the Rothschild banking family. A strong supporter of Zionism, his generous donations lent significant support to the movement during its early years, which helped lead to the establishment of the State of Israel.- Early years :A...
, London. - Mr. Jeoffrey Finsberg J.P M.P
- House of CommonsBritish House of CommonsThe House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
, London. - Mr. Ed KochEd KochEdward Irving "Ed" Koch is an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and three terms as mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989...
, former Mayor of the city of New York. - Shaarei Zedek Synagogue, Montreal.
- Ha'apala Museum, Haifa.
- First International Bank, Israel
- Haifa Government Complex, 10m wall Tapestry "Israel from Bird's Eye".
- Haifa Airport Reception Hall.
Awards
- Hermann Shtruk Prize for Art.
- Special Prize at the 'Salute to Israel' Exhibition, Japan, on the 50th Anniversary of Israel.
- Haifa Municipality award for art amongst 25 distinguished women, each in her individual field, for her special achievement.