Articles & Performance – Dr. Shpitz
Years: 2007 to the present
Platform: Internet
In 2007, I was invited to deliver a lecture at the Photography and Collecting conference at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. The conference was held following the exhibition “Moods and Modes in Israeli Photography – works from the collection” – a gift from Leon and Michaela Constantiner, curated by the late Nili Goren. I used the lecture as a platform from which I could raise awareness of issues related to sociological and economic aspects at the foundation of the local art scene. At the time, a lecture and article written by the art critic Dana Gilerman titled, “Passion, Love and Money,” had generated a certain buzz in the art world. I later learned from the management of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art that following my lecture I was designated persona non grata there. In 2014, in advance of a series of exhibitions by the art collector Igal Ahouvi at the Tel Aviv University Campus Art Galleries, I created the persona of Dr. Shpitz. Through this persona, who I present as a reporter for The Pyramid – a YouTube channel that I created – I review various aspects that lie at the foundation of the local art scene.
Review of Opening of Igal Ahouvi Exhibition, Tel Aviv University Art Gallery
March 2014 // Director: Eytan Shouker // Reporter: Dr. Shpitz, The Pyramid channel // Editing and Post Production: Yossi Darmon // Photography: Zamir Nega // Sound: Rotem Shouker
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Eytan Shouker's lecture, Part # 1, at the Photography and Collecting conference at the Tel Aviv Museum, related to the sociology of the Israeli art scene. The conference was held following the exhibition “Moods and Modes in Israeli Photography – works from the collection” – a gift from Leon and Michaela Constantiner, curated by the late Nili Goren. There were four lectures on the same evening, delivered by Leon Constantiner, Doron Sabag, Miki Kratsman, and Eytan Shouker. Video: Solly Alfaks, July 2007, for further reading about the Trojan horse, see: http://www.haaretz.co.il/gallery/1.14...
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Eytan Shouker's lecture, Part # 1, at the Photography and Collecting conference at the Tel Aviv Museum, related to the sociology of the Israeli art scene.
Dr. Shpitz reports from the field: against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the closure of the interdepartmental unit at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, and the firing of dozens of lecturers, first year students in the photography department, in cooperation with the student union, initiated and produced an art installation. Dr. Shpitz spoke to the students and the lecturers during the preparations for the installation. Videography: Eytan Shouker, Editing: Yossi Darmon
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The video was uploaded on the morning of November 26, 2018, when the relevant parliamentary committee was due to vote on the Loyalty in Culture bill. The Pyramid YouTube channel (created by Eytan Shouker) filmed the January 27, 2016 Knesset session of the Education Committee, with the declaration by then-Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev about advancing the Loyalty in Culture bill. Videography: Eytan Shouker
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Dr. Shpitz provides impressions from Habima Square where a sculpture was erected of then-Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev. It was put up in the middle of the night by the artist Itay Zalait and removed in the evening at the instruction of the Tel Aviv municipality. The event took place on November 8, 2018. Videography and editing: Eytan Shouker
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On October 27, 2018, a demonstration was held at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque plaza to oppose the Loyalty in Culture bill. Director and actress Dalia Shimko was interviewed by The Pyramid YouTube channel. Videography and editing: Eytan Shouker
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On October 27, 2018, a demonstration was held at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque plaza to oppose the Loyalty in Culture bill. Artist and actress Raida Adon was interviewed by The Pyramid YouTube channel. Videography and editing: Eytan Shouker
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