Last week one of the most influential Israeli websites, Israelity.com, profiled some of my 2007 images of Jerusalem that are found on Wikipedia. Many of these images are reproduced in numerous places around the Internet and published in books, free of copyright restrictions for their use.
This image of the Israeli countryside is used by both Wikipedia and Encyclopædia Britannica, amongst others
It was particularly exciting to have this website profile my images because the Israel you see in the media bears no resemblance to the reality of the country. Israelity.com is an attempt to show the nuances and life of a culturally rich and diverse nation, which most people know little about outside of conflict.
I have taken two trips to the country as part of my public art project that explores information as art. The information the public receives about Israel is incomplete, distorted and myopic. My photography was an attempt to show a bigger picture of the country, its people and its landscape.
Check out Rachel Neiman’s piece about some of my work from the 2007 trip.
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Congratulations David!!! Your work is beautiful and you deserve all the noteriety that is given to you. Talent like yours needs to be recognized. Your photos of Israel are awesome and made me feel like I was there. Thank you for documenting your trips and helping me see this beautiful country through your eyes!!
xoxoxo
So where any of the Photograph of the isrealis firing at palastine civilians? or innocent kids? or bombing schools or Non-military areas?
Twitter: davidshankbone
says:
Oh, those are in the same place as the photos of Palestinian militants shelling innocent kids, blowing up buses and bombing pizza restaurants in non-military areas.
Jason,
I would hope it’s ok every now and then to show everyday life outside of the conflict. If you want bombing pics and such, visit CNN, Al Jazeera, or Fox News. You can get your fill there. Or better yet, go to the Mideast yourself and take your own damn photos.