Artists Quarter Safed
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− | + | ('''Hebrew''': קרית האומנים / '''Translation''': Artists Quarter / '''Pronunciation''' Kiry’yat Ha’Ooma-nim / ': /'''Definition''': Historic Artists Community of Safed /'''Description''': Safed neighborhood where artists’ galleries are interspersed among residential homes) | |
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== Historical Overview == | == Historical Overview == | ||
− | The [[Crusaders in Safed|Crusaders]] established their rule twice in Tzfat, once in 1099 and again in 1240. During the second reign, Jews and Arabs resettled the area. Each established its own neighborhood on the mountain slope below the | + | The [[Crusaders in Safed|Crusaders]] established their rule twice in Tzfat, once in 1099 and again in 1240. During the second reign, Jews and Arabs resettled the area. Each established its own neighborhood on the mountain slope below the Citadel -- the Jews to the north and the Arabs to the south. The two communities maintained their separate neighborhoods until the [[Safed War of Independence]] in 1948 when the Arabs fled in the face of Jewish victory. |
In keeping with the Abandoned Areas Ordinance of 1948, the abandoned neighborhood came under the auspices of the Israeli Lands Authority Administration which sold properties to new immigrants arriving from Europe and North Africa. In addition, many artists, including some of Israel’s most celebrated artists, acquired properties and established their galleries in the quarter. | In keeping with the Abandoned Areas Ordinance of 1948, the abandoned neighborhood came under the auspices of the Israeli Lands Authority Administration which sold properties to new immigrants arriving from Europe and North Africa. In addition, many artists, including some of Israel’s most celebrated artists, acquired properties and established their galleries in the quarter. | ||
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=== Winds of Change === | === Winds of Change === | ||
− | By the 1980s, the older artists were no longer opening their galleries, their children were not interested in maintaining the properties and young Israeli artists preferred to remain in the Tel Aviv/Jerusalem area. At the same time, new immigrants were arriving from | + | By the 1980s, the older artists were no longer opening their galleries, their children were not interested in maintaining the properties and young Israeli artists preferred to remain in the Tel Aviv/Jerusalem area. At the same time, new immigrants were arriving from English-speaking countries and were interested in buying and renovating the homes in the quaint old section of the town. |
Slowly, the Artists Quarter took on a more religious, family character. Some of these new families also included artists however and they were interested in establishing art studios to showcase their own art. | Slowly, the Artists Quarter took on a more religious, family character. Some of these new families also included artists however and they were interested in establishing art studios to showcase their own art. | ||
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=== Religious Influences === | === Religious Influences === | ||
− | Many of the new artists are observant Jews and they infuse their artwork with religious expression. In addition, several of the artists study | + | Many of the new artists are observant Jews and they infuse their artwork with religious expression. In addition, several of the artists study Kabbalah and they incorporate Kabbalistic symbolism in their art. Some of these artists encourage groups of tourists to visit their galleries and hear lectures about Kabbalah and its connection to their art. |
=== Real Estate === | === Real Estate === | ||
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There are no problems with “tabu” properties in the Artists Quarter, as there are in the [[Old City Safed| | There are no problems with “tabu” properties in the Artists Quarter, as there are in the [[Old City Safed| | ||
Old Jewish Quarter]]. Land deeds in the Artist Quarter date no further back than 1948 and real estate purchases are straightforward. | Old Jewish Quarter]]. Land deeds in the Artist Quarter date no further back than 1948 and real estate purchases are straightforward. | ||
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[[Category:Safed]] | [[Category:Safed]] | ||
[[Category:Israel Real Estate]] | [[Category:Israel Real Estate]] | ||
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