Ori Gallery brought a refined, museum-caliber presence to the Hatzalah Gala at Turnberry, presenting an elegant pop-up exhibition that seamlessly integrated Israeli art into one of the evening’s most distinguished settings. Conceived as both intimate and elevated, the installation offered guests a moment of pause amid the gala’s energy, inviting deeper engagement with works rooted in heritage, resilience, and contemporary vision, all in support of a mission dedicated to saving lives.
The pop-up featured a thoughtfully curated selection of Israeli artists whose practices span generations and disciplines, forming a cohesive yet richly layered dialogue. Contemporary abstraction anchored the presentation through the structurally driven works of Naftali Touvia, while the iconic visual language of Menashe Kadishman introduced cultural gravitas and historical depth. Emotional nuance unfolded through the lyrical sensitivity of Ora Nissim, the raw, experience-driven expression of Yossi Bitton, and the bold, visceral intensity of Haya Halifa. Balancing these voices, Dorit Levi contributed refined, meditative compositions, while Marc Bennett completed the presentation with layered works that invite sustained contemplation. Together, the exhibition offered a compelling snapshot of contemporary Israeli artistry in dialogue with tradition and lived experience.
Within Turnberry’s polished atmosphere, the pop-up functioned as more than a visual presentation, it became a cultural anchor for the evening. Guests moved through a curated selection that balanced bold modern aesthetics with emotional depth, encountering works that reflected a profound engagement with place, identity, and the human condition. The resulting experience felt personal, immediate, and quietly powerful.
At the heart of the evening was its purpose: to benefit Hatzalah, the volunteer emergency medical service renowned for its rapid response and compassionate care. By pairing art with philanthropy, the gala created a space where beauty and urgency coexisted and where conversations about form, color, and meaning naturally expanded into reflections on community responsibility and tangible impact.
Ori Gallery’s participation underscored a simple idea: art doesn’t need to live only in white-wall institutions to be taken seriously. In the right context-thoughtfully curated, respectfully presented, and aligned with a cause-art becomes a bridge between worlds. At the Hatzalah Gala in Turnberry, the pop-up did exactly that: celebrating Israeli artistry while helping fuel an organization dedicated to answering the call when it matters most.
Featured Artists
Naftali Touvia
Naftali Touvia’s work occupies a space between structure and intuition, blending architectural precision with expressive movement. His compositions often feel sculptural in nature—layered, dimensional, and quietly powerful—inviting viewers to explore depth, balance, and restraint. Rooted in contemporary Israeli abstraction, Touvia’s work reflects a disciplined approach to form while leaving room for emotional resonance, making each piece feel both intentional and open-ended.
Menashe Kadishman
A seminal figure in Israeli art, Menashe Kadishman is best known for his iconic sheep imagery, a recurring motif that has become deeply embedded in Israel’s cultural and artistic consciousness. His work explores themes of identity, sacrifice, memory, and collective experience, often drawing from biblical and national symbolism. Kadishman’s bold use of color and form carries a sense of gravity and history, offering viewers a connection to Israel’s past while remaining strikingly contemporary.
Ora Nissim
Ora Nissim’s work is defined by its lyrical softness and emotional subtlety. Through delicate compositions and refined use of color, her pieces evoke introspection, memory, and quiet moments of humanity. Nissim’s practice often explores the inner world—emotion, presence, and stillness—creating works that feel intimate and contemplative. Her art invites viewers to slow down, mirroring the very atmosphere the Ori Gallery pop-up sought to create.
Yossi Bitton
Yossi Bitton’s work draws from lived experience, cultural heritage, and personal narrative. His pieces often carry a raw honesty, balancing figurative elements with expressive abstraction. Bitton explores themes of identity, struggle, and resilience, translating them into compositions that feel grounded and human. There is a tactile, almost visceral quality to his work—art that speaks not just visually, but emotionally.
Haya Halifa
Haya Halifa’s art is characterized by bold expression and emotional intensity. Her work frequently addresses themes of femininity, strength, and transformation, using color and form to convey inner states rather than literal representation. Halifa’s compositions feel instinctive and powerful, reflecting a deeply personal artistic language that resonates with universal emotion. Her presence in the exhibition added a dynamic, expressive counterpoint to the evening’s broader narrative.
Dorit Levi
Dorit Levi’s work is rooted in refinement and balance, often exploring harmony between color, texture, and composition. Her pieces convey a sense of calm and intentionality, reflecting a meditative approach to creation. Levi’s art emphasizes subtlety over spectacle, offering viewers an experience that unfolds gradually. In the context of the gala, her work provided a moment of quiet sophistication and visual clarity.
Marc Bennett
Marc Bennett’s work bridges contemporary aesthetics with emotional depth, often blurring the line between abstraction and suggestion. His compositions are layered and atmospheric, inviting prolonged engagement rather than immediate interpretation. Bennett’s art reflects a global perspective while remaining deeply personal, making his work both accessible and nuanced. Within the Ori Gallery pop-up, his pieces reinforced the exhibition’s commitment to art that rewards contemplation.
