On the occasion of the exhibition "Absalon: Solutions and Problems", we will hold a special screening of the film The Seven Years of Absalon (2022).

The film brings the story of  Meir Eshel, a 22-year-old from Southern Israel, who in 1987 buys a one-way ticket to Paris and re-invents himself there as an artist called Absalon. He quickly rises to art-scene stardom, showcased by the most prestigious art venues worldwide: the Venice Biennale, Centre Pompidou Paris, Tate Modern London, Israel Museum and more.
Absalon’s success was short-lived – almost 7 years pass since his arrival in Paris until his tragic death, during the peak of his success at the age of 28.

More than 25 years later, his younger brother Dani Eshel’s first assignment as estate manager – is to sell Absalon’s final art piece. Through his journey we learn about the life of a unique Israeli artist.

At the end of the screening, we will hold a conversation between David Ofek, the film's director, and Hila Cohen-Schneiderman, the exhibition curator and director of the Center for Contemporary Art.

The talk will be held in Hebrew.

Duration: approx. 90 minutes

Admission: 30 NIS

For tickets, click here.

Image: video still from The Seven Years of Absalon, 2022