Zadok Ben-David (b.1949) is an award-winning artist based in London and Portugal. Born in 1949 in Israel, he has gained international recognition for his distinctive works, often reflecting themes of nature, humanity, and the environment.
Notable Exhibitions and Biennales:
Ben-David has represented Israel at prestigious events and participated in numerous biennales worldwide:
- Venice Biennale, Israel Pavilion (1988) – Represented Israel
- XXIII Cerveira International Art Biennial, Portugal (2024)
- Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale (2023)
- XXII Cerveira International Art Biennial, Portugal (2022)
- Breda Photo Biennial, Netherlands (2020)
- Krasnoyarsk Biennale, Russia (2019)
- Busan Biennale, South Korea (2010)
- Biennale Cuvee, Austria (2009)
- “Wonder” Singapore Biennale (2008)
- Sculptuur Biennale, Netherlands (2007)
Solo Exhibitions and Group Shows:
Ben-David’s works have been showcased globally in numerous galleries and museums:
- Ennova Art Biennale, China (2024)
- The David Tower Museum, Israel (2024)
- The Rubin Museum, Israel (2024)
- Shoshana Wayne Gallery, USA (2024)
- Gow Langsford Gallery, New Zealand (2024)
- Kröller-Müller Museum, Netherlands (2023)
- Contemporary Art Museum Maebashi, Japan (2023)
- Itchimbia Cultural Center, Ecuador (2022)
- Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, London (2021)
- Centro de Arte Contemporânea Graça Morais, Portugal (2019)
- Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, France (2018)
- Kenpoku Art Festival, Japan (2016)
- Art Gallery of Uzbekistan and the Israel Museum (2015)
- National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana (2014)
- Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukraine (2012)
- Guangdong Art Museum, China (2007)
- Singapore Museum of Art, Singapore (2003)
- Neanderthal Museum, Germany (2000)
- Palais Royal, Paris, France (2000)
- Kunsteuropa, Germany (1992)
Ben-David’s work is also widely exhibited in art galleries across Europe, Australia, the United States, Central Asia, and the Middle East, with his pieces included in many public and private collections worldwide.
Awards and Honors:
- Grande Biennial Prémio at the XIV Biennale Internacional de Arte de Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal (2007)
- Tel Aviv Museum Prize for Sculpture (2005)
- Beijing Olympics Commission (2008) – Created a unique
installation for the event