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Celia Theller

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International artist sees unity in the diversity of Israel’s people
Celia ThellerAugust 1, 2018
“After the Tribes” is a bold, four-meter towering structure created from a wrought-iron metal framework—an artistic representation of the biblical priestly breastplate known as the hoshen, which was made up of 12 gemstones representing each one of the tribes.
Beverly Barkat grinds material into fragments with a pestle and mortar for her artwork “After the Tribes,” to be exhibited in Rome. Credit: Photo by Tor Ben Mayor.
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