The Nathan Axelrod Newsreel Collection

Moledet Newsreel [055]: Free exhibition of artists of Israel

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Part of the Moledet Newsreel collection directed by Yerushalayim Segal and Natan Axelrod, this footage captures the historic 1931 “free exhibition of artists from the Land of Israel” at Tel Aviv’s old post office. Notably, this event predated the establishment of the Israel Museum and marked the second exhibition of its kind in Israel. Meir Dizengoff, a key figure, is seen in a shot, photographing against the sign. Dizengoff’s dedication to the arts is evident as he worked tirelessly to convert his house into the first Tel Aviv Museum, hosting its inaugural exhibition in 1933. This footage offers a glimpse into Axelrod’s raw material for various film edits, preserving this rich cultural history

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