Amit Berman
Born 1994, Lives and works Between Tel Aviv, Israel, and Italy
Amit Berman’s work is deeply autobiographical, reflecting personal experiences and relationships. His practice explores themes of intimacy, longing, and the fleeting beauty of everyday moments, capturing their emotional resonance through vivid, painterly expression. For Berman, painting is both a ritual and a meditative process, allowing him to navigate universal emotions such as love, fear, anxiety, and the search for connection.
At the core of his work lies a Romantic sensibility, where nature is idealized as a space for transformation and self-discovery. Movement, vitality, and beauty are central to his artistic language, blending an almost nostalgic reverence for nature with a contemporary lens. Berman often draws upon art historical references, linking real-life moments with symbolic imagery that deepens his storytelling. Each painting begins with a specific image rooted in his emotional landscape and lived experiences, resulting in works that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Berman was recently featured in I confini dell’alterità / The Contours of Otherness at the Jewish Museum Venice during the 2024 Venice Biennale, which also acquired his work A Transferable Safe Space for its permanent collection. He has been selected for prestigious residencies, including The Cabin in Los Angeles (November 2024) and Cabane Georgina in Marseille (July 2024). His upcoming exhibitions include a presentation at the Haifa Museum of Contemporary Art in April 2025. Berman’s works are held in collections across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.