London Artist Opens First Solo Show in Israel

David Breuer-Weil will open his first solo exhibition in Israel on Tuesday, November 4. The show, titled Unity, takes place at the Sheetrit & Wolf Gallery in Tel Aviv’s Neve Tzedek neighborhood. British Ambassador Simon Walters is expected to attend the opening night.

The London-born artist was recently selected to design a major memorial in the United Kingdom commemorating the events of October 7. A press release noted that the specific details of that memorial have not yet been revealed. This new commission arrives as he presents a body of work addressing the massacre, the return of hostages, and Jewish identity.

A central part of the display is a new series called Home. Breuer-Weil created these paintings and sculptures after the initial return of Israeli hostages. The artist stated he had never encountered a theme that felt more vital for him to sculpt, paint, and draw. He described the project as carrying intense personal and artistic weight.

The exhibition also features Morning, a large canvas that addresses the October 7 attacks. The artwork weaves together hundreds of images and symbols in an effort to preserve historical memory. Another piece, Where Shall I Go? (Ana Elech), explores the future of British Jewry against rising insecurity and antisemitism in the UK.

Born in London in 1965, Breuer-Weil trained at Central Saint Martins and the University of Cambridge. He is known for large-scale paintings and monumental public sculptures in London and other global locations. His work has been featured in exhibitions at Sotheby’s and Christie’s and is held in various public and private collections.

The gallery will host screenings of The King of Nerac, a documentary about the artist’s life and work. Gregory Baker curated the exhibition. It remains open to the public until December 4.

The gallery is located at 35-37 Shabazi Street. Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.