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Jonathan Kis-Lev
John Kiss (born Jonathan Kis-Lev; ; September 12, 1985) is an Israelis, Israeli street artist, Peace Activist, peace activist and author, known for his graffiti work, political artwork and community-based projects. Having been involved in peace activism since his youth, his work centers on the transformative capacity of art; notable works include ''The Peace Kids (mural), The Peace Kids Mural'' and the 27 Club graffiti in Tel Aviv, ''27 Club graffiti'' in Tel Aviv. Biography Jonathan Kislev (later John Kiss) was born to parents who immigrated to Israel from the former Soviet Union. The family settled in Mishmar Ayalon, where he took private art lessons. At the age of eleven, he attended a peace art camp in Nablus funded by United States Agency for International Development, USAID. Meeting Palestinian children for the first time sparked his interest in peacemaking. He began to see how art could create bridges. At the age of 13, he joined a Jewish-Arab youth movement. Kiss studied ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Peace Kids
''The Peace Kids'' is a mural depicting Srulik, a symbol of Israel, in embrace with Handala, a symbol of Palestine. It was created by Israeli artist John Kiss (artist), John Kiss in dual locations: Bethlehem, Judea (together with Palestinian artist Moodi Abdallah) and Tel Aviv, Israel. History The work was created by John Kiss, an Israelis, Israeli street artist and Peace Activist, peace activist. Known previously as ''Jonathan Kis-Lev'', his graffiti work, political installations, community-based projects and public artworks have granted him the title the “Israeli Banksy.” Kiss became involved in peace activities from a young age. Later, traumatized by his three years in Israel's mandatory military service, Kiss began spraying pro-peace and anti-war catchphrases. These catchphrases were often sprayed in Hebrew and Arabic. However, Kiss felt construed and limited by mere words, and wished to express his yearning for peace in a non-verbal and visual way.'' See also here: htt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
