An air for an air

2017

Wishing a year full of love 

to each of you who visit the blog.

Direction of the wind

Whether you're happy or heartbroken with the outcome,this is what democracy looks like. 

Happy 5777!

Wishing a sweet new Jewish year to all who celebrate.

(Hebrew:  Shana Tova)

May it be a year in which we'll keep observing reality, keep creating reality, while we keep looking at the sky.

New Book

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

A Groundbreaking Exhibition at the The Negev Museum of Art!

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 (in the most unique way!) 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 beautiful 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)

Atena Farghadani Freed from Prison!

Let's 
keep 
making 
noise 
!!! 

Atena Farghadani's cartoon:

Queen Esther

"Women at the crossroad"

(For the upcoming exhibition: Wonder Woman - "Eshet chayil")







Based on:




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

New Book

Author: Miriam Ullman

.Illustrated by me

International Women's Day In Syria

Asma Teresa

A year after Charlie

2015-6

A little light

Can dispel much darkness

Girls to the rescue of China

"I can live without coffee, 

I can live without Tea

And I'm livid about the honeybee

I'm not a fillet steak,

I can leave or take,

But the Girls are part of me!" 

- Allen Toussaint (Ernie K. Doe)

As China changes child policy, 

Young and old emperors of china had to admit, 

They just can't do without girls... 

Pick your Cards

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:

New ׁ(jewish) year, old world

Leaders of the free world
Between responsibility and accountability

Internalization

Today is  the Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day

Gone With The Spring

Iran's Deal

Frogs and princesses

Eye test

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

I am Charlie at Drammen Norway

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 victims 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 with Charlie Hebdo.

Children's Think Tank

For "Meitav Children center"

Whether or Not

Happy 2015 !

Israeli elections

Malala

Happy 5,775!

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, Days of Repentance - Don't Let It Be another page in your history book.

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.

Shanna Tova! 

*Artwork inspired by the great Thiebaud 

 

Children Project

 

 "Meitav Children center"

        

Lapid antoinette

"Let them eat matzos"

(Israel's finance minister Yair Lapid and his current economic policy)

happy passover to all!

 

New Pope

Then he came for me

And the world remains silent.

Syria, 2013.

* Poem based on Martin Niemöller's poem.



A New Era...?

Hugo Chávez 

1954-2013

International Women's Day

“Il segno rosa” (The pink mark) is the title of an exhibition dedicated to satire, humor and women  at the WOW Spazio Fumetto Museum in Milano. the works of sixteen authors, eight italian and eight foreigner (me included). The eight foreign authors: Alicja Bednarek (Poland), Uschi Heusel (Germany), Maya Tcholakova (Bulgaria), Snezana Comor (Serbia), Marie Plotena (Czech Republic), Menekse Cam (Turkey), Nadia Aghabeigi (Iran) and Avital Alter (Israel). The  eight  Italian authors:Giuliana Maldini, Pat Carra, Elena Terrin, Grace Nidasio, Assunta Toti, Margherita Allegri, Marilena Nardi, Mariagrazia forties.  The opening is today, Friday, March 8, 2013, at 6.00 p.m at WOW Spazio Fumetto, viale Campania 12, Milano. The exhibition will be running from 8 to 30 March. 

Above is one of my works that will be presented in the exhibition.

Still Waiting...

Obama's waiting list.

The 'Labor' Maccabean Revolt

 Starring
 
Shelly Yechimovich

&

Amir Peretz


Happy Hanukkah to all!

Global village

For "Villaggio Globale" exhibition, Monza, Italy