Shalev biography
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Yam Shalev, born in 1996, expresses his observations through paintings that reflect his keen observational personality. Rather than actively participating, he sees han själv as an observer in the situations he encounters. Through his artwork, he utilizes this perspective to analyze human behaviors, scenes, and interactions, providing insight into han själv and his relationships within his surroundings.
A significant theme in Shalev’s work revolves around contemporary culture, often centered around tables, food, and still-life elements. He explores the vast possibilities of experiencing people, places, and times while describing their experiences without directly depicting the individuals involved. Shalev raises questions about the significance of our physical possessions and what they reveal about us, especially in a world that predominantly emphasizes the figurative representation of the human experience.
Shalev’s body of work delves into celebratory, inti
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Meir Shalev
Israeli writer (1948–2023)
Meir Shalev (Hebrew: מאיר שלו; 29 July 1948 – 11 April 2023) was an Israeli writer and newspaper columnist[1] for the daily Yedioth Ahronoth. Shalev's books have been translated into 26 languages.[2]
Biography
[edit]Shalev was born in Nahalal, Israel. Later he lived in Jerusalem and at Kibbutz Ginosar with his family. He is the son of the Jerusalem poet Yitzhak Shalev. His cousin Zeruya Shalev is also a writer.
Shalev was drafted into the IDF in 1966, and did his military service in the Golani Brigade. He served as a soldier, a squad leader in the brigade's reconnaissance company. Shalev fought in the Six-Day War,[3] and a few months after the war was injured in a friendly fire incident.
Shalev began his career by presenting ironic features on television and radio. He also moderated the program Erev Shabbat ("Friday night") on Israel channel one. His first novel, The Blue Mountain, was publish
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Zeruya Shalev
Israeli author
Zeruya Shalev (Hebrew: צרויה שלו, born 13 May 1959) is an Israeli author.
Biography
[edit]Zeruya Shalev was born on KibbutzKinneret. She has an MA in Bible studies and works as a literary editor at Keshet Publishing House. On 29 January 2004, when she was returning to her home in Rehavia, Jerusalem, after taking her child to kindergarten, a Palestinian suicide bomber blew up a city bus as she was passing by. It took her four months to recover from her injuries. Shalev is married to Ayal Megged, son of Aharon Megged. Her cousin is the author Meir Shalev. Her brother is the mathematician Aner Shalev.[1]
Literary career
[edit]Shalev has published six novels, a book of poetry and two children's books. Her novels Love Life, Husband and Wife,Thera,The Remains of Love, and Pain have received critical acclaim both in Israel and abroad. They have been translated into 27 languages[2] and were bestsellers in several coun