Yael Bartana

Yael Bartana is an Israeli artist known for her conceptual work that explores themes of identity, nationalism, and history. Through films, installations, and performances, she examines the complexities of collective memory and cultural narratives, often questioning political and social assumptions. Her work encourages viewers to reflect on ideas of belonging and the construction of community, blending fiction and reality to provoke dialogue about interconnected identities and histories. Bartana's art challenges viewers to reconsider notions of nationhood and the stories societies tell about themselves.