Discover the vibrant art of Nirit Takele, an Ethiopian-Israeli artist. Her bold, figurative paintings explore themes of identity and migration, blending heritage with modernity. Featured in collections like the Israel Museum, her work is a powerful example of contemporary Israeli and African Israeli art. Explore her portfolio and latest exhibitions. NIRIT TAKELE Nirit is a bold colorist, building up faceted figurative bodies through the application of near-abstract flat forms. With a sharp understanding of the power adjacent colors impart upon one another, her figures pop from the canvas, with vivid dimensional depth. In Her Painting, she deals with issues that arise from the daily life of the Beta Israel Community in contemporary Israel reality, as well as her private memory, and finds inspiration in the folklore of the Ethiopian culture. Nirit Takele's works have been a source of inspiration and discussion in many academic studies and publications on issues of representation, gender, and identity in Israeli society. יעל Read More Winner of the Young Artist Award by the Ministry of Culture and Sports for 2019. Nirit painting among the Israel Museum, the Tel Aviv Museum collection and in a prominent collectors in Israel and around the world. exhibition עדיין לא פורסמו פוסטים בשפה זו כשיתפרסמו פוסטים, הם יופיעו כאן. All Exhibition GALLERY View Gallery Cultural Expressions Delve into the personal and cultural narratives deeply rooted in Nirit's Ethiopian-Israeli heritage, offering a unique perspective on contemporary art. Vibrant Colors Witness the color mastery as Nirit expertly uses bold, vibrant colors to create depth, emotion, and movement, making her artworks visually captivating. Exclusive Collaboration Explore exclusive collaborations beyond original paintings, including special projects, limited-edition prints, and curated partnerships. ABOUT SPECIAL PROJECTS Artistic Collaborations Discover Nirit's exclusive collaborations and special projects that have transformed her art into unique partnerships and limited-edition releases. Learn More Curated Partnerships Discover Nirit's curated partnerships that bring together creativity and innovation, resulting in one-of-a-kind artistic endeavors. Limited-Edition Prints Experience Nirit's limited-edition prints, each telling a unique story and showcasing her mastery of color, form, and storytelling. Unique Projects Explore Nirit's unique projects that blend art with various disciplines, creating a fusion of creativity, culture, and collaboration. Upcoming Exhibitions Stay updated on special events and upcoming exhibitions where Nirit's art will be showcased. Explore More CONTACT For inquiries, collaborations, or to visit Nirit's studio, contact me. I would love to hear from you. Get in Touch Today First name* Last name Email* Phone Message* Submit

A Visionary of Color, Culture, and Identity Nirit Takele's work is a striking testament to the intersection of heritage, migration, and contemporary identity. Born in Ethiopia in 1985 and immigrating to Israel during the historic Operation Solomon in 1991, Takele's artistic journey is deeply rooted in the complex narratives of displacement, adaptation, and self-discovery. Her vivid and full-of-energy paintings reflect personal memory and collective cultural consciousness, capturing the nuances of the Beta Israel community within the broader Israeli and global artistic landscapes. A graduate of Shenkar College's Department of Multidisciplinary Art in 2015, Takele has developed a unique artistic language that fuses elements of classical European techniques with the bold, graphic sensibilities of modernist abstraction. Inspired by painters like Michelangelo, Diego Rivera, and David Hockney, she carves out her distinct visual style that reveals exaggerated human forms, a dynamic sense of movement, and a palette that pulsates life. The figures in her paintings emerge in striking sculptural compositions, defined by broad, flat planes of color and intricate tonal juxtapositions, which lend them both weight and dreamlike lightness. Girl’s support, 110x140 cm, acrylic on canvas, Nirit Takele 2023 Her artistic practice is not merely an aesthetic endeavor but a powerful act of storytelling. Each painting is a bridge between past and present, between cultures and geographies, and between personal memory and collective identity. Through her distinctive approach to figuration, Takele captures the physical form and her inspired subjects' emotional and psychological landscapes. The interplay of shadow and light, solidity and fluidity, reflects the ever-evolving nature of identity itself—one that is shaped by history, migration, and the spaces in between. Takele's vision extends beyond representation; her work is an invitation to reimagine belonging, heritage, and the beauty of diasporic narratives. She challenges conventional portrayals of Ethiopian-Israeli identity, offering instead a deeply personal and universally resonant perspective. As she continues to paint, Takele reaffirms the importance of art for cultural preservation and evolution. Her canvases serve as both a mirror and a beacon, reflecting the intricacies of her journey while illuminating the broader human experience. Through her mastery of color, composition, and form, Nirit Takele solidifies her place as a vital force in contemporary art, shaping the visual language of identity, migration, and belonging for future generations. At the heart of Takele's work is an exploration of personal and communal identity. Using bold hues and intricate layering, she evokes the vibrancy of Ethiopian cultural heritage while engaging in an ongoing dialogue with her surroundings in Israel. This duality is most evident in her depictions of the Beta Israel community, offering a window into their experiences, traditions, and the shifting landscapes of belonging. Her figures often possess an almost monumental presence, yet they remain tender and introspective, inviting viewers to engage with their intimate stories. One of the defining moments of her artistic evolution was her residency in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, initiative by Eliya Maharat collabrated with START Residency Program. Returning to her birthplace proved transformative, imbuing her work with even greater chromatic intensity and a heightened sense of cultural reclamation. The experience deepened her connection to Ethiopian traditions, patterns, and storytelling, now infusing her paintings with an even richer narrative depth. Takele's work has garnered critical acclaim both in Israel and internationally. Her exhibitions span major institutions and galleries, including solo shows such as Chromatic at The Negev Museum of Art in Be'er Sheva, The Space Between Us at Addis Fine Art Gallery in London, and Flying with Angels at Tafeta, London. Her presence in group exhibitions—from Africa Supernova in the Netherlands to When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting at Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town and 'sync in progress' at Tang Contemporary Art in Beijing—cements her significant voice in contemporary figurative painting. Beyond her exhibitions, Takele has received prestigious accolades that reflect her impact on the art world, including the Young Artist Award from Israel's Ministry of Culture and Sports, Sotheby's 'Under The Hammer' Prize for Emerging Artists, and the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Her works are housed in renowned collections, including the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and the West Collection in the USA, affirming her growing influence on the global stage. Artist Bio THE SPACE BETWEEN US Art Fairs where Nirit's works are featured. ART FAIRS עדיין לא פורסמו פוסטים בשפה זו כשיתפרסמו פוסטים, הם יופיעו כאן. Biography BFA, Department of Multidisciplinary Art, Shenkar College, Ramat Gan 2011 - 2015 EDUCATION SOLO EXHIBITION 2023 Chromatic , The Negev Museum of Art, Curator: Ron Bartos, Be’er Sheva 2021 The Space Between Us , Addis Fine Art Gallery, London 2019 Three Views , Hezi cohen Gallery, Curator: Shulamit Nuss, Hagit P.Rotem. Tel Aviv 2018 Flying with Angels , Tafeta, Addis Fine Art Project Space, London SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITION 2025 Where Edges Meet, Corridor Contemporary gallery, Curator: Ariel Rom, Tel Aviv If I Was Body, Petach Tikva Museum of Art, Curator: Irena Gordon, Petach Tikva 2024 Becoming, Curator: Meital Manor, Yaacov Agam Museum, Rishon Lezion Resilience & Reflection, Curator: Danielle Rbibo, David Benrimon Fine Art, New York Connected Threads, Addis Fine Art, NADA Exhibition Space, New York. *When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting, Curator: Koyo Kouoh, Kunstmuseum Basel, The Hague, Netherlands 2023 Africa Supernova, Collection Contenporary African Art & Pieter Schulting, Amersfoort, Netherlands 2022 ‘Sync in progress…’, Tang Contemporary Art Gallery, Curator: Michela Sena, Beijing, China When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting, Curator: Koyo Kouoh, ZeitzMOCAA, CapeTown Side by Side, duo exhibition with Ronit Porat, Nassima Landau Art Foundation, Tel Aviv 2020 High Voltage, Nassima Landau Art Foundation, Curator: suzanne landau, Tel Aviv You Belong Here, Duo exhibition with Orit Ben Shitrit, C24 Gallery, Curator: David C. Terry, New York 2019 On Money, Forte Gallery, curator: Tamar Lamdan, Carmit Shine, Tel Aviv Prism, Artspace Tel Aviv Gallery, curator: Nir Harmat, Tel Aviv 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, Addis Fine Art, New York 2018 Israeli Fine Art, Duo exhibition with Tigist Ron Yoseph, Curator: Eliya M. Shlomon, Edom Belete, Addis Ababa 70 Years: Individual-State, Trumpeldor Gallery, Curator: Cohava Peterman-Lipschutz, Be'er Sheva 2017 Dangerous Art, Haifa Museums of Art, Curator: Revital Silverman Grun, Haifa Artist's Greenhouse, [Solo Bot], Fresh Paint Art Fair 9, Tel Aviv 2016 Bread & Roses, Tel Aviv Artist's Studios, Curator: Dani Ben Simhon, Tel Aviv Painting Camp 2016: Activists, The Negev Museum of Art, Curator: David Vakstein, Dalia Manor, Be'er Sheva 2015 Material identity...cultural identity, The Yavne Art Workshop, Curator: Ronnie Reuben, Yavne Survival War, Graduate Exhibition, Department of Multidisciplinary Art, Shenkar College, Ramat Gan 2014 Come to Bat Yam, Ryback House, MoBY: Museums of Art, Curators: Larry Abramson, Joshua Simon. 2013 Change / Exchange, The African Studies Gallery, Tel Aviv 2025 Artis Residency at Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (EFA) Collaboration with Artis Residency Grant Program. two months. New York, United States 2018 Residency Program in Addis Ababa. Initiative by Eliya Maharat Sholomon Collaboration with "Africa First" artist Residency program by Serge Tiroche) two months Addis Ababa, Ethiopia RESIDENCY PROGRAM AWARDS 2022 Honorable mention, Becky Dekel Prize, Association for Women’s Art and Gender Research in Israel. 2021 Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times 2019 Young Artist Award by the Ministry of Culture and Sports 2017 Sotheby’s “Under the Hammer” Prize for Emerging Artists, Fresh Paint 9 2014 Talia Sidi Award for Academic Excellence, Shenkar College COLLECTIONS Nirit Takele's paintings have been acquired by public and private collections, among them: Israel Museum, Jerusalem Tel Aviv Museum of Art Bank of Israel Multidisciplinary Art School, Shenkar College Israel Discount Bank Africa First – Serge Tiroche Collection Melanie and Matthew Bronfman's Art Collection West Collection (Al and Paige West) USA Download CV Download CV 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 1-54, established in 2013 by Touria El Glaoui, is the world's first global art fair dedicated solely to contemporary African art. Held annually in London, New York, and Marrakech, it champions work by artists from Africa and its diaspora. Through exhibitions by top galleries, artist talks, panels, and special projects, 1-54 fosters a vibrant platform for diverse voices and perspectives. Its name reflects the 54 countries that make up the African continent. Addis Fine Art gallery presents artist Nirit Takele. Industria, 775 Washington Street, New York, NY 10014, 3 - 5 May 2019. Booth B07 http://1-54.com/new-york/ FreshPaint Fair Israeli Art & Design Freshpaint is Israel’s leading contemporary art and design fair, founded in 2008 by Sharon Tillinger and Yifat Gurion. Held annually in Tel Aviv, curated by Yifat with Raz Shapira -Head of Art, it showcases both emerging and established artists and designers through exhibitions, installations, and special projects. The fair showcases Israeli creativity and innovation, attracting thousands of visitors and playing a pivotal role in the country’s cultural landscape. Artist Nirit Takele has been selected as the winner of the Sotheby's "Hammer Prize" in the Young Artists' Incubator at the Fresh Paint 9 art fair, 2017. The selected work will be sent to New York, where it will be sold at a Sotheby's international auction

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NIRIT TAKELE Artworks Catalog Nirit Takele's available painting 2025 Traveler (Blue) 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 210x165 cm, Nirit Takele. ##,### USD Inquire through the Gallery upcomming Exhibiton: Miami Art Fair December 2-7, 2025 NIRIT TAKELE www.nirittakele.com You're invited to follow Nirit Takele’s artwork and updates on her website and social media! nirittakele@gmail.com +972-50-9300212 Tel Aviv , Israel. Contact

NIRIT TAKELE Artworks Catalog Nirit Takele's available painting 2025 Couple with Red bracelet 2023, Acrylic on Canvas, 140x110 cm, Nirit Takele. ##,### USD Inquire through the Gallery Past Exhibiton: Connected Threads, Addis Fine Art, NADA Exhibition Space, New York. 2023 NIRIT TAKELE www.nirittakele.com You're invited to follow Nirit Takele’s artwork and updates on her website and social media! nirittakele@gmail.com +972-50-9300212 Tel Aviv , Israel. Contact

NIRIT TAKELE Artworks Catalog Nirit Takele's available painting 2025 Explore Nirit Takele's exclusive artwork catalog, featuring bold figurative paintings that blend Ethiopian heritage with contemporary influences. Discover and acquire original pieces that showcase her dynamic use of color, movement, and cultural storytelling. Browse the collection and find a captivating artwork to add to your collection. view Avilable Painting About Artist Nirit Takele's work vividly explores heritage, migration, and contemporary identity. Born in Ethiopia in 1985 and immigrating to Israel during Operation Solomon, Takele draws from personal and collective narratives of displacement and belonging. Her paintings, characterized by bold color palettes and dynamic sculptural figures, offer a striking portrayal of the Beta Israel community while engaging with broader global conversations on identity and cultural hybridity. A graduate of Shenkar College's Multidisciplinary Art program, Takele fuses classical European techniques with modernist abstraction, inspired by artists such as Michelangelo, Diego Rivera, and David Hockney. Her figures, often monumental yet introspective, emerge from broad planes of color, embodying both strength and vulnerability. A residency Program in Addis Ababa deepened her connection to Ethiopian heritage, infusing her work with richer color palte. Her exhibitions spanning institutions from Zeitz MOCAA to The Negev Museum of Art affirm her growing impact on contemporary figurative painting. Recognized with prestigious awards and featured in significant collections worldwide, Takele's work extends beyond representation; it is an evocative dialogue between past and present, tradition and reinvention. Through her distinctive approach to figuration, Takele challenges conventional portrayals of Ethiopian-Israeli identity, offering a powerful reimagining of belonging and cultural preservation. Each canvas is both a reflection and a bridge, illuminating the complexities of migration and the beauty of diasporic narratives. ARTIST STUDIO Tel Aviv New York GALLERY Nirit's Paintings that are available in galleries Payment and shipping information through the gallery. Please let me know if you're interested, and I'll be happy to connect you. Addis Fine Art Gallery Addis Fine Art Gallery COMING SOON Miami Art Fair December 2-7 | 2025 Zemack Contemporary Art galley painting direct from artist. Thank you for your interest in purchasing an original artwork by Nirit Takele. All purchases are made by inquiry—please submit a request through the contact form. Once reviewed, I will provide payment details. Payments are processed manually via Bank Transfer. Payment & Shipping Information Please note: Prices do not include taxes or shipping fees. Shipping is self-pickup, but if needed, I can assist in coordinating delivery with a shipping company. The buyer is responsible for all shipping and insurance costs. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! NIRIT TAKELE nirittakele@gmail.com +972-50-9300212 Tel Aviv , Israel. Contact You're invited to follow Nirit Takele’s artwork and updates on her website and social media! www.nirittakele.com

NIRIT TAKELE Artworks Catalog Nirit Takele's available painting 2025 Traveler (Red) 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 210x165 cm, Nirit Takele. ##,### USD Inquire through the Gallery upcomming Exhibiton: Miami Art Fair December 2-7, 2025 NIRIT TAKELE www.nirittakele.com You're invited to follow Nirit Takele’s artwork and updates on her website and social media! nirittakele@gmail.com +972-50-9300212 Tel Aviv , Israel. Contact

NIRIT TAKELE Artworks Catalog Nirit Takele's available painting 2025 Boy 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 40x30 cm, Nirit Takele. #,### USD Inquire through the Gallery upcomming Exhibiton: Miami Art Fair December 2-7, 2025 NIRIT TAKELE nirittakele@gmail.com +972-50-9300212 Tel Aviv , Israel. Contact You're invited to follow Nirit Takele’s artwork and updates on her website and social media! www.nirittakele.com

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NIRIT TAKELE Artworks Catalog Nirit Takele's available painting 2025 Woman 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 40x30 cm, Nirit Takele. $ 7,500 USD Prices do not include tax or shipping fee NIRIT TAKELE nirittakele@gmail.com +972-50-9300212 Tel Aviv , Israel. Contact You're invited to follow Nirit Takele’s artwork and updates on her website and social media! www.nirittakele.com

NIRIT TAKELE Artworks Catalog Nirit Takele's available painting 2025 Connected Memory 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 150x120 cm, Nirit Takele. ##,### USD Inquire through the Gallery Additional Detail Connected Memory painting center around the motif of Forget-Me-Not flowers, symbolizing memory, remembrance, and enduring emotional connection. Through the compositions, I explore themes of shared memory, communal support, and resilience in the face of loss. The figures in the works engage in subtle gestures of care and connection, emphasizing the strength found in community. Created in response to the contemporary reality in Israel, the paintings reflect both personal and collective experiences of grief and hope, offering a meditation on the ways human bonds endure through challenging times. upcomming Exhibiton: Miami Art Fair December 2-7, 2025 NIRIT TAKELE www.nirittakele.com You're invited to follow Nirit Takele’s artwork and updates on her website and social media! nirittakele@gmail.com +972-50-9300212 Tel Aviv , Israel. Contact