Israeli Artist’s Work Debuted After Being Pulled From Venice Biennale Now on View at Jewish Museums in New York and Tel Aviv
Ruth Patir’s work “Double Bind,” which was pulled from last year’s Venice Biennale after the artist protested barring Palestinian artists, will now be shown at the Jewish Museum in New York and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
Patir, an Israeli artist, made headlines when she removed her installation from the Venice Biennale in protest of the exclusion of Palestinian artists. “Bowing to political pressure, however softly,”} as “an act of love and solidarity,” Patir said in a video message announcing her withdrawal.
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How does the context of exhibiting “Double Bind” in New York and Tel Aviv, specifically within Jewish museums, influence the interpretation of Patir’s work and her initial statement of solidarity?
## A Statement, Not Shown: Ruth Patir’s “Double Bind” Finds a New Home
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is art critic Anya Petrova to discuss the journey of Ruth Patir’s controversial installation, ”Double Bind.” Anya, Patir made headlines last year when she withdrew her work from the Venice Biennale in protest of the exclusion of Palestinian artists. Now, the piece is being showcased at both the Jewish Museum in New York and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. What are your thoughts on this turn of events?
**Anya Petrova:** It’s a powerful statement, really. Patir’s action in Venice was bold, a direct challenge to the Biennale’s decision and a show of solidarity with Palestinian artists who were denied the platform. By pulling her work, she forced a conversation about inclusivity and the politics of representation in the art world. Now, seeing “Double Bind” exhibited at these prominent Jewish museums adds another layer to the narrative.
**Host:** It definitely raises questions. Some viewers might argue that showcasing Patir’s work in these specific institutions could be seen as conflicting with her initial protest. What do you make of that perspective?
