Avital Alter

The Extraordinary wonders of a Doodle

if you were to take a look at a vibrant cartoon or an illustration, you might be entertained, you might be delighted or furious.

At first sight and second, cartoon & illustration appears to be a foolish doodle, it surely can’t change the reality, surely can’t impact our lives.

The only thing challenging this feeling, or this hypothesis, is that there is an amazing amount of illustrations & cartoons that had a significant effect on our lives.

I’d like to show you some of the How's, Why's & When's, from my own perspective as an experienced illustrator & cartoonist, who's main focus is mostly on this topic.

(...to be continued)

Can the Magic of Art Reverse Fear?

The answer

is in

a new book.

High Noon: Trump VS The Media

Created for 'Trump exhibition' in Tel aviv & L'Estaque, France.

Happy 5777!

Wishing a sweet new Jewish year to all who celebrate.

(Hebrew: Shana Tova)

New Book

"Sweetheart" (Hebrew: Motek)
"Niv" publishing
(Written and Illustrated by me)

Law of nature: Where do all the socks go?

Do socks escape in middle of night to a secret hiding place?

New book

"Where did Alma's sock go?"

"Niv" publishing

Written by Yaniv Levi

Illustrated by me.

Groundbreaking Exhibition

For the 1st time ever an art museum is presenting a Cartoon exhibition.

& for the 1st time ever an art exhibition will be tracing the emergence of the Israeli female heroes from the Old Testament time to the present time, from the Ancient History to the pop culture, past, present, future, east & west, all will be gathered at the Negev Art Museum in Beer Sheva, celebrating Identity, collective Memory, art, culture and Place.

'Wonder Woman - Eshet chayil' exhibit will be opening May 23, 19.30 Pm. and will be running until September 3, 2016.

The Invitation's illustration "Galvalinda" in which you can find the modern Miriam-Gal Gadot-Lynda Carter, was drawn by the one and only Michael Netzer.

*The exhibition's opening will be accompanied by another great exhibition "Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women" (Link)
And by a one day symposium "Drawing The Line: Looking at Women's Comics Art" on May 23, 10.30 Am, at Ben Gurion University. (Link)

Queen Esther

"Women at the crossroad"

Oil color, Acrylic color and Digital art on canvas - For the upcoming exhibition: Wonder Woman - "Eshet chayil"

Based on:

"Esther before Ahasuerus" by Wonder Woman Artemisia Gentileschi 1628–1635

Afternoon mystery

New Book

Author: Miriam Ullman

.Illustrated by me

Soon

The Biggest kids talent That You Missed

How to celebrate the first day of school

The Fairies Contest

Malala

Thoughts Of Generosity

In The New Book,

The Magical Coin Tree, Written By Rutie Peretz

(Illistrated be me)

A little light

Can dispel much darkness

Girls to the rescue of China

As China changes child policy,

Young and old emperors of china had to admit,

They just can't do without girls...

Can Art Solve Terrorism?

Universal tolerance organization's conference

I have had the honor to receive the "Freedom of expression" cartoon award, to meet great people, and to give a speech at UTO's conference at Drammen, Norway.

This conference was special in many ways. Firstly, the unique gathering of world's experts regarding extremism and tolerance (economists, journalists, politicians, activists) - the quality of the speeches, presentations and panels was truly excellent, thought provoking and inspirational, I had a real privilege to have had the experience of listening to all of these unusual people (Take a look here)

Secondly, the remarkable award UTO Produced for the event - a replica of the Cyrus cylinder (link) as a symbol of freedom, respect for different people and different faiths, and the right of jews to return to Jerusalem (Shivat Zion).
and Thirdly, the warm welcome I was received with, that made me forget I was a visitor.

To Mohammad and Fereshte Mostafaei, To Maryam Fagihimani and to all who have contributed to this important event, my humble and sincere thanks. it was a great privilege for me to meet you all.

Avital Alter

Above - photo by Universal Tolerance Organization

Below - photo by Beate H. Mikkelse

Maryam Fagihimani introducing the first human right charter:

(My speech) Artists as critics in a world of extremism:

Internalization

Today is the Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day

Frogs and princesses

Eye test

If you can't see it that doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

Heroic Cartoonists Vs Terrorist Cowards

Last Friday the Universal Tolerance Organization (UTO) opened its gates to "I am Charlie" Cartoon Festival. Cartoonists, journalists, and activists gathered in Drammen Theater to commemorate Charlie Hebdo’s heroic cartoonists and to discuss Religious tolerance, respect and freedom of expression during a 6 hours long seminar.

My cartoon "Sans liberté" won the cartoons contest's first place.

Je Suis Charlie

With all our heart we are all with Charlie Hebdo.

Children's Think Tank

For "Meitav Children center"

To Be Free or Not To Be

Happy New jewish year !

It's Rosh Hashanah, the New jewish year ! a fresh start to grow again.

Goodbye 5774 Welcome 5775!

Memory mountains

Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day

Israel–United States relations

Israeli Sovereignty and American Foreign Policy

Is America an ally of Israel like a cat is an ally of a mouse?

Is America an ally of Israel like a sugar daddy is an ally of a sugar baby?

Happy 2014!

A new year bearing down...

Happy New Year everyone!

May this year be lighter and brighter than the last one.

Ring-a-Ding-Ding?

Iran and six world powers

Terrorism and six world powers

Money and Power

New Year, New decisions

Syria.

As the jewish new year approaches many of us here in Israel will be sitting down for the traditional meal of Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is the first day of "The Ten Days of Repentance". According to Judaism It is the new year for all people, In this day we are introspecting, we are examining our ways and trying to improve them, we are striving to be better people. I'd like to wish all of us to improve our ways before we enjoy our holidays, to see and love our neighbors as we see and love ourselves, to speak out for those who can't and to remind our leaders the meaning of Never-Again.

*Artwork inspired by the great Thiebaud

New Pope

Then he came for me

And the world remains silent.

Syria, 2013.

* Poem based on Martin Niemöller's poem.

A king...

for a day.

President Abbas, at the General Assembly, U.N 2013.

“Progress toward a just and lasting two-state solution cannot be made by pressing a green voting (button) in this hall, Nor does passing a resolution create a state where none indeed exists or change the reality on the ground... Today’s grand pronouncements will soon fade and the Palestinian people will wake up tomorrow and find that little about their lives have changed."
-Susan E. Rice, November 29, 2012.

Cover Illustration

Hidden Risk

Iran

(IAEA report)

Syria