Sabbath 2008 documents the closing down of the ultra-orthodox neighborhoods in and around Jerusalem on the eve of the Sabbath.

Image by Nira Pereg; from the exhibit Art Focus 5.

about: Art Focus 5, 2008 will continue the tradition of providing a rare encounter between contemporary art in Israel and abroad and bringing acknowledgment to Israeli art in the international art scene and media, as well as further familiarizing the Israeli public with contemporary art. Thru October 23rd at the Banit Center, Haoman St. 14, Talpiot, Jerusalem.

Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem.