November 22 - December 31, 2004
Noel Jabbour «The Living Road»

Tel Aviv Artists’ Studios, Tel Aviv

November 27, 2004 - January 15, 2005

Noel Jabbour «Mary Magdalene»        
fa projects, London
A project made in collaboration with Loushy Art & Projects
Noel Jabbour takes a traditional legend and gives it a contemporary resonance. Biblical references to the washing of Christ’s feet refer to Mary as ‘the sinner’ and throughout the New Testament there is constant ambiguity concerning her relationship with Christ. The details of the legend are constantly in dispute, fluctuating between the extremes of saint and sinner. These extremes of positions suggest parallels with the status of an independent woman within Middle Eastern society, where her independence is perceived as a threat. The photographs also comment on sexuality and the notion of the forbidden, questioning boundaries and notions of expectations. (press release fa projcts)

2004
«New Exposures: Recent Acquisitions in Photography»

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
A selection of photographs focusing on works added to the Museum’s collection in the past two years. These works, which date from the 19th century to the present, include photographs by Israeli as well as international artists.