Hutzot Hayotzer
Hutzot Hayotzer is an arts and crafts lane in Jerusalem, Israel, located west of the Old City walls.
History
In biblical times, the land where Hutzot Hayotzer is located was used for worship rituals. It was referred to as "Gehenna." Between 1948 and 1967, the area was a no-man's land between the old city and the new city of Jerusalem. Construction on the artist's colony began in 1969. In 2011, the artists’ collective was threatened with eviction by the East Jerusalem Development Corporation, which owns the buildings. The eviction order was rescinded, but rents were raised.[1]
Hutzot Hayotzer is the site of the annual International Arts and Crafts Festival, a 12-day festival in August featuring the work of local and international artists. There are also open-air concerts, workshops for children and food booths.[2] Many of Israel's leading pop and rock stars have performed at Hutzot Hayotzer [3] During the festival, the artist studios along the lane stay open late and the artists offer public demonstrations of their work.[4]
See also
- Visual arts in Israel
- Music in Israel
- Tourism in Israel
References
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Coordinates: 31°46′30.81″N 35°13′34.25″E / 31.7752250°N 35.2261806°E