ZUR Gallery : Amitai Hayoun, photographing the body and its enigmas

Starting this summer, Tenoua is partnering with the Israeli gallery ZUR to introduce the work of contemporary artists whose voices are too often marginalized amid growing cultural boycotts and attempts to silence or distance Israeli creators. Despite these challenges, the artists represented by ZUR continue to command international attention, showcasing sophisticated, high‐end contemporary art that resonates with collectors worldwide.This week, Yam Lahav, founder of this gallery, focuses on the work of photographer Amitai Hayoun. “Using the camera […], the artist translates buried feelings into embodied visual narratives.”

Publié le 24 juillet 2026

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"I aim to express the body as a complex and enigmatic space, and photography as a medium with spiritual qualities."

Amitai Hayoun explores the human body and interior environments as enigmatic, spiritual spaces, primarily utilizing 35mm and 120 film. His commitment to the analog process is a deliberate, tactile choice that allows him to remain deeply immersed in the creation of each image, capturing the intricate interplay of textures, colors, and contrasts. For Hayoun, the physical act of photography is a gateway to a higher level of presence, where the materiality of the medium serves as a bridge to the spiritual qualities inherent in the craft.

By treating the camera as a medium for both disciplined study and emotional depth, he translates unspoken feelings into evocative visual narratives. Ultimately, Hayoun’s work functions as a threshold where the physical world meets a deeper, more contemplative reality, finding profound meaning within the folds of the ordinary.

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