Israeli artist Drew Tal was born into the rich cultural melting pot of the Middle East in the 1960s. He grew up as an artist-anthropologist, soaking in the diversity of languages, cultural traditions, and textures of the Middle East at that time. Tal is known for his... Read More
Santa Fe Arts Journal – Faces in Focus
The works in Drew Tal’s new show “Silent Worlds,” which opens on May 11 at Turner Carroll Gallery, focus on the faces of children. “There is an innocence in children but also a kind of underlying depth, judgment-free wisdom and fearless attitude that I find... Read More
Art as a Universal Language, Part 6: Art as Social Change
Contemporary Syrian War Poster shows the reality of children’s existence in Syria today Kara Walker’s “Testimony” reveals the injustice in African American history Image by Australian street artist “Meek”, stencil art of his “Begging for... Read More
July 19 – August 9, 2016 | Drew Tal and Karen Yank: Circumspect
Agnes Martin once told Karen Yank that the “circle is too expansive” as an art form. Karen later said it was perfect shape for her, because she could control it; because she understood its implications. In the same way Drew Tal uses the gaze on the circle of the face... Read More
July 3, 2016 | Drew Tal and Karen Yank: Circumspect
Circumspection implies considering your actions carefully before moving forward. Such is the case with both American artist Karen Yank, and Israeli artist, Drew Tal. Yank was awarded a prestigious art award to study at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in New... Read More
April 14 – 17, 2016 | Turner Carroll at the Dallas Art Fair
Located at the Fashion Industry Gallery, adjacent to the Dallas Museum of Art in the revitalized downtown arts district. Featuring new works by gallery artists Fausto Fernandez, Hung Liu, Squeak Carnwath, Drew Tal, Jamie Brunson, Rusty Scruby, Edward Lentsch, Wanxin... Read More
Drew Tal, Worlds Apart at Mark Hachem Paris
Tal has a particular emphasis on the Muslim figure. From his childhood memories, the artist remembers: Israel was a colored collage of ethnic groups from North Africa and Eastern Europe, each with its own facial features, specific culture, customs and costumes. This... Read More