Nurit David

Nurit David (Hebrew: נורית דוד; born June 24, 1952, Tel Aviv, Israel)^[1] is an Israeli painter^[2] and art educator known for her contributions to contemporary Israeli art. Her works often explore themes of identity, memory, literature, and cultural narratives. David’s creative career spans several decades and has earned her awards and recognition both in Israel and internationally.

Early life and education

Nurit David was born in Tel Aviv and grew up in Ness Ziona. From 1975 to 1978, she studied at HaMidrasha, the Art Teachers' Training College in Ramat HaSharon, where she developed a passion for painting and visual arts. Her academic involvement continued when she became a teacher of painting at the same institution, now known as Beit Berl College School of Art, from 1986 to 2007. Between 2002 and 2006, she also taught painting at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design.^[3]

Artistic career

Since 1982, David has been associated with the Givon Gallery in Tel Aviv.^[3] Her work frequently engages with literature, historical references, and personal narratives.

David lives and works in Tel Aviv, where she remains a part of the Israeli art community.

Notable solo exhibitions

1979:Sara Gilat Gallery, Jerusalem
1987: “ABA (Father),” Israel Museum, Jerusalem
1991: “To Learn Writing from Trees,” Givon Gallery, Tel Aviv (catalogue)
1994: “Paintings after ‘Dubliners’ by James Joyce,” Givon Gallery, Tel Aviv
2001: “Landscapes,” Herzliya Museum of Art
2007: “I Was Born Chinese,” Tel Aviv Museum of Art (catalogue)
2015: “Two Cities, the Same Island,” Haifa Museum of Art
2017: “Nobody’s Clothing / An Outline for a Business,” Givon Gallery
2022: “Ibn Gabirol Bau – Winter Version,” Givon Art Forum, Tel Aviv

Selected group exhibitions

1986: “The Want of Matter as a Quality in Israeli Art,” Tel Aviv Museum of Art
1991: 21st Biennial of São Paulo, Brazil
1993: “Makom,” Museum of Modern Art, Vienna
1998: “After Rabin – New Art from Israel,” Jewish Museum, New York
2005: “Die Neue Hebräer,” Gropius Bau, Berlin
2019: “Keeping at Distance,” Petach Tikva Museum of Art
2022: “Material Imagination,” Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Awards and recognition

1983:Beatrice S. Colliner Award for Young Artists, Israel Museum, Jerusalem
1993: Sandberg Prize for Israeli Art, Israel Museum, Jerusalem
2003:Minister of Culture and Education, Israel Prize for Art and Design
2006:Rappaport Prize, Tel Aviv Museum of Art^[4]
2015:Dizengoff Prize, Tel Aviv Municipality
2017:Life Achievement Prize, Ministry of Culture and Education, Israel
2018: Honorary Fellowship, Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Collections

David’s works are held in major public collections, including:

Bank Discount Art Collection, Rishon, lezion

Publications

In addition to her painting, David has contributed essays and stories to art magazines and exhibition catalogues. Notable publications include:

1990: “While Beuys Was Pregnant,” Feminine Presence catalogue, Tel Aviv Museum of Art
1996: “Towards a Body and From It,” The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute
2007: “The Landscape Teacher,” Tel Aviv Museum of Art catalogue
2016: “The Happy Business,” story accompanying the exhibition “Nobody’s Clothing.”

References

^"Nurit David". AWARE Women artists / Femmes artistes. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
^"Nurit David". The Royal Drawing School. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
^ ^a ^bMonka, Basia (21 April 2024). "Three artists, three questions: Bridging before and after". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
^"Nurit David". rappaport-prize.org.il. Retrieved 5 February 2025.

External links

[aware-1] "Nurit David". AWARE Women artists / Femmes artistes. Retrieved 3 February 2025.

[rds-2] "Nurit David". The Royal Drawing School. Retrieved 3 February 2025.

[jpost-3] Monka, Basia (21 April 2024). "Three artists, three questions: Bridging before and after". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 5 February 2025.

[4] "Nurit David". rappaport-prize.org.il. Retrieved 5 February 2025.

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