Monthly Archives: November 2015

Israel’s first street-art gallery

Posted on November 8, 2015

Israel has opened the Street Art Gallery in the heart of Tel Aviv’s Florentine back-alley graffiti scene. Its first exhibition entitled “Temporary Crew” showcased 13 artists with names such as Know Hope, Wonky and Signor Gi. The gallery plans to … Continue reading →

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Israeli animation at its best

Posted on November 8, 2015

Israeli animators, comics, artists and cartoonists gathered recently at the 15th annual Animix Festival in Tel Aviv. Israeli animation and artwork is popular all around the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHNHoMFPIqI http://www.animixfest.co.il/

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Israel visit helped make Helen Mirren

Posted on November 8, 2015

Academy Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren was honored with the Career Achievement Award at the 29th Israel Film Festival. She said her time working at an Israeli kibbutz shortly after the 1967 Six Day War helped … Continue reading →

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Israel hosts pianist of the century

Posted on November 8, 2015

At 28, Russian-German pianist Igor Levit has been described as “the pianist of the century”. He won BBC Music Magazine and Royal Philharmonic Society awards in 2014. He has just been in Israel for five concerts in Tel Aviv and … Continue reading →

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The best hotel in the Middle East

Posted on November 8, 2015

Jerusalem’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel took the top spot in the Middle East and seventh place worldwide in Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. http://www.timesofisrael.com/waldorf-astoria-jerusalem-is-conde-nasts-top-middle-east-hotel/

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Invest in a drone

Posted on November 8, 2015

Israeli startup Pixtier offers an opportunity for owners of drones (UAVs) to upload 2D photographs taken, to the Cloud where Pixtier’s software will turn them into 3D maps. These are then available to real estate agents, city planners, researchers, etc. … Continue reading →

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MassChallenge to set up in Jerusalem

Posted on November 8, 2015

MassChallenge, the world’s largest start-up accelerator, is setting up shop in Jerusalem – the only other foreign location other than London chosen for the honor. “Israel is an outstanding and growing hub for entrepreneurship,” said MassChallenge founder and CEO John … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv fashion week successful

Posted on November 8, 2015

Over 1200 people attended each of the eight fashion shows on every day of Tel Aviv fashion week. Even shows by relatively unknown young Israeli designers were fully booked. There was also publicity for Israeli fashion tech startups such as … Continue reading →

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The best bar in the Middle East (again)

Posted on November 8, 2015

The Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar, on Tel Aviv’s HaYarkon Street won the title of best bar in the Mideast and Africa for the second year running, beating out Zuma in Dubai. Also, Tel Aviv’s Tasting Room won the Middle East … Continue reading →

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An Israeli rival to iTunes and Google Play Music

Posted on November 8, 2015

Israel’s TriPlay has acquired eMusic – one of the first digital music services – and its 25 catalog of songs. eMusic can be accessed on over 14 platforms via the web and apps. http://www.timesofisrael.com/itunes-google-play-music-face-a-surprise-rival-an-israeli-start-up/

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