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"Gog and Magog": Nearly 60 Artists Gathered August 5–14 at Galerie Théo
From August 5 to 14, Galerie Théo in Herzliya Pituah will host an exceptional exhibition titled “Gog and Magog,” bringing together nearly 60 Israeli and French-speaking artists around a shared ambition: putting art at the service of war victims.
Appearing as a guest on i24NEWS, our president Dr. Bruno Lellouche, founder of the NETSAH France-Israël association, presented this initiative inspired by the biblical account in the Book of Ezekiel. Through their works, the artists offer a contemporary reflection on the struggle between good and evil, in a context marked by the October 7 attacks and the war waged against Israel by Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran.
Beyond its artistic dimension, the exhibition pursues a deeply humanitarian goal: all proceeds from the sale of the works will be devoted to funding rehabilitation programs for soldiers and civilians suffering from post-traumatic stress. These funds will notably help develop the “Dogs of Hope” project, run with the Keren Or Caesaria association: specially trained dogs that accompany victims of psychological trauma to help them return to a normal life. Each animal requires an investment of between €3,500 and €4,000, and around a hundred dogs are already in service.
Dr. Bruno Lellouche noted that the invisible wounds of war are today one of the greatest challenges facing Israel, stressing the urgency of providing lasting support to traumatized individuals.
The highlight of the event will take place on Friday, August 7, with an exceptional concert given free of charge by Noam Betan, Israel’s representative at Eurovision, while works by his mother, also an artist, will be on display. Admission is free, with the ambition of raising nearly two million shekels for war-wounded veterans and victims of post-traumatic stress.
Article originally published on i24NEWS.
