Jerusalem is Israel's spiritual heart and the center of the political life. It is a city that weighs heavy on
the soul of its visitors, a city of contrasts and reflections.
And..... Jerusalem is a paradise for photographers. Its a place where the past meets the present, where sacred meets the ordinairy, in a chaotic mix of so many religions and worshippers, from all parts of the globe.
But above all symbols, Jerusalem is a living city, full with cafe's, music and night-life, people of all colors, with busy markets and everyday life.
On a personal note - my grandfather fought for Jerusalem in 1948, my father had a part in the 6-days-war re-uniting Jerusalem and I am named after it.......
Jerusalem - in the footsteps of King David, Jesus and Mohammed.
Welcome to the Old City of Jerusalem: 3000 years of history, 20.000 people and hundreds of holy places in one square kilometre (the size of 5 home-depot stores in the USA).
Mea Sha'arim - "past continued" in Orthodox Jerusalem.
Jerusalem syndrome - The city's Holiness is overwhelming: 200 people a year claiming to be a biblical figure......
From the ancient markets to the fancy clubs of modern Jerusalem.
Tel-aviv, the business and cultural center versus Jerusalem, the historical and spiritual capital - an insiders view.
The show includes a lecture (topics) and 3 multi-media presentations of spectacular pictures and music, conveying Jerusalem as reflected through the lens of the artist and photographer Harel Stanton.
About the artist:
Harel Stanton is an artist, ethnographical photographer and professional lecturer. He is an editorial photographer for … (Read more )
Recommendations:
"His multi-media presentation projects the diversity, color, humor and passion of Israel's land and people." (Orli Gil, Consul for Academic Affairs in the USA, NY, March 2003)
"His photographs are stunningly beautiful and spiritually moving; he really knows how to capture the spirit and mood of a location and a culture. His sensitivity knows no boundaries." (Elliott Rabin, Director of Education, Makor/92nd Street Y, NYC, October 2002)
