Bezalel Schatz

1912–1978 (age 66)

Biography

Painter Bezalel Schatz (1912–1978) filled canvases with luminous color and abstracted forms that echoed the rugged landscapes of the land and the hopeful pulse of its people, while his studio was a refuge for experimentation that encouraged young artists to embrace daring compositions reflecting their emotional truths.

Today, his works remain vibrant reminders of the creative energy that animated the Mount of Olives community and continue to inspire those who visit his resting place there.

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