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8.1.26
Thursday
20:00

The Poetry of Science: The Ofer Lider Prize for Creative Writing by a Scientist

As part of the “Poetry of Science” project, a prize is awarded annually to scientists who create and write poetry or prose by the Weizmann Institute of Science.  
The competition reflects the affinity between science and the humanities and encourages scientists to engage in artistic creativity.

An evening of poetry, meeting the award winners and music by TBA.

Conducted under the auspices of the Weizmann-Mandel Program.
 

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29.1
Thursday
20:00

How 'One Song' Was Born | Maya Kosover, Nir Gorali & Ruth Efroni

It all began as a documentary podcast from the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, delving into the fascinating stories behind great Israeli songs, and later evolved into a successful television program.
Each episode uncovers the story of one canonical song: starting from the initial idea, through the writing and composition, and ultimately to its performance and the surprising journey into our hearts.


Ruth Efroni (“Year of the Fox”) will speak with the creators of “One Song” - Maya Kosover and Nir Gorali about the journey that connects music, stories, and Israeli memory, as well as behind-the-scenes secrets about how the format was created.
 
5.12
Friday
11:00

Exhibition on Screen: Klimt & The Kiss

England’s ‘Exhibitions on Screen’ returns with a new series of films created as part of the global project in collaboration with the best museums and galleries worldwide. Through cinematic wanderings in museum halls and insights from top historians, curators, and art critics, these films draw viewers into a captivating journey into the lives and works of some of the greatest artists in history.

 

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognized and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston. Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative image of an unknown embracing couple has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials ever since it was created. But just what lies behind the appeal of the painting – and just who was the artist who created it?  Delving into the details of real gold, decorative designs, symbolism and simmering erotica, a close study of the painting takes us to the remarkable turn of the century Vienna when a new world was battling with the old. Klimt was a titan of the Art Nouveau movement, creating decadent new worlds which merged tender sensuality, ancient mythology and radical modernity. Discover the scandalous life and the rich tapestry of extraordinary influences behind one of the world’s favorite paintings in this powerful, gripping and passionate film. Uncover Klimt’s scandalous life, his Art Nouveau brilliance, and the rich influences behind this unforgettable 


Director: Ali Ray 
United Kingdom 2023 | 90 minutes | German and English, subtitles in Hebrew