Josef Jackerson (born June 2, 1936, Leningrad) is a Russian and Israeli painter, draughtsman and scene painter currently residing in Israel.[1]

Josef Jackerson
Иосиф Якерсон
Born (1936-06-02) 2 June 1936 (age 88)
NationalityIsraeli
Known forPainting
Websitehttps://jackersonart.myvisual.org/en/main/

Biography

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He began his art studies at the School for Young Talents, and then proceeded to study at the Leningrad Academy of Fine Arts. Prior to his graduation from the Academy in 1960, his work was exhibited at international student exhibitions in France (1947), Germany (1958), and the 6th World Festival of Youth and Students in Moscow (1956). In subsequent years, up until his emigration from the Soviet Union in 1973, his works were included in several city, regional and national exhibitions.

Jackerson immigrated to Israel in 1973, and thereafter his works were displayed at various exhibitions in Israel, the United States, Russia, Switzerland, and Australia.

Personal exhibitions

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Noteworthy personal exhibitions include the following:

  • The Jerusalem Theatre (1974)
  • The Herzliya Museum (1977)
  • Ramat Gan Museum (1977)
  • The Nora Gallery (Jerusalem, 1977)
  • The International Christian Information Center (Jerusalem, 1980, 1894)
  • Eduard Nakhamkin Fine Arts Gallery (New York, 1986, 1988)
  • The Three Painters Forum (Fine Arts Gallery, New York, 1986),
  • The Israeli R. Ettinger Award ceremony in Van Leer Institute (Jerusalem, 1987)
  • The Marble Palace (Russia, St. Petersburg, 1992)
  • Habima Theater for the production of Babel’s Sunset (Tel Aviv, 1986)
 
Sculptural portrait of Valery Panov

Theatrical works

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Jackerson has also been involved in the performing arts by designing the production and sets for various opera, ballet and stage productions in Europe and Israel, such as:

Museums, galleries and private collections

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Jackerson‘s works have been included in a number of museum and private collections, including:

Teaching

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Josef Jackerson taught painting and drawing at the University of Haifa, the Beersheba College of Art and the School of Art. Throughout his career in Israel he taught privately in his studios. Some of his students have proceeded to professional careers in the arts. For educational purposes, he created many unique sculptures.

Publications

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  • In 1979 Jackerson wrote an article Artist on Art that was published in The 22 Magazine (issues 7 and 8). Discussing extensive art historical material, Jackerson formulated his own vision of the cyclic nature of art history. The paper analyzed the relationship between art and artists as well as the artist and society at various stages of history.
  • article “The Lord lives! Let's start! " – this is Jackerson's speech during the Israeli Rose Ettinger Award ceremony for cultural workers – immigrants from the USSR in Israel. First published in The 22 Magazine, No.64, March–April 1989

Catalogs and selected works

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  • The magazine "ART of RUSSIA and the WEST", No.1, March 1989. Author Mihail Chemiakin
  • Josef Jackerson. Eduard Nakhamkin Fine Arts, New York, NY [3]
  • Jackerson Josef. Selected Works of Art. 2003 (ISBN 965-555-124-5)
  • Jackerson Josef. Selected Works of Art. Selected Drawings, Moсkups and Study Aids. 2003 (ISBN 965-90532-0-7) [4]
  • Jackerson Josef. Selected Works of Art. Still Lifes, Drawings and Other Works. 2005 (ISBN 965-90532-1-5)

Family

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First family – wife Galina Barvinok, son Alexander.
After repatriation to Israel, he married a second time. Wife – Svetlana Shtutina Jackerson, stepdaughter Anna.

References

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Sources

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