Expressions Art Show

Buffalo Grove, IL - Expressions Art Show Open To The Public: Sponsored by the Israeli government since 1985 the show features the works of 75 artists from Israel as well as Russia, Ethiopia, France, Yemen and England. Exhibition pieces include works from Agam, Ebgi, Meisler, Yacov, and Baruch Sketsiar. The show includes a wide variety of paintings, sculpture, tapestries, ceramics, gold / silver jewelry, and Judiaca. Exhibiting in “Expressions” is a much sought after honor for many Israeli artists, when the tour began in 1985 there were just 25 artists; today more than 125 artists apply to be in this prestigious show.  Over the years “Expressions” has come to understand what the American art enthusiast and collector is looking for; a variety of fine hand crafted art from innovative artists and artisans. This is what “Expressions” is all about. To view photos of works from participating artists, go to www.expressionsart.com.

Admission: $5 donation.  FREE Parking.   

About Colonel Itzhak “Izzy” Assour, Curator of “Expressions”: “When I was growing up on a kibbutz, the teacher of art would come and teach us. I was never very interested. But in the army I was shot and wounded. In and out of the hospital for three and a half years and during recuperation, I developed an interest in art.”

After Colonel Assour retired, he developed an interest in touring Israeli art. “All that Israel is known for is war and soldiers with guns. I wanted to show the other part of us”. After sharing the concept with the Israeli government, he received full backing. In addition to being the show Curator, Colonel Assour is also a sculptor.