Ethiopian-Israeli film director, Avishai Mekonen, talks about his latest project, Heroes, and the journey he took in reclaiming the true history of the Ethiopian-Israeli people. This film was proudly supported by Asylum’s Small Grants Program. … Read more
Traditional women’s activities, such as caregiving, gardening, raising, and midwifery are not often given the respect they deserve, despite their essential role in society. As a feminist Jewish artist, I am a caregiver and midwife … Read more
Asylum Alum Alex Weiser discusses his latest opera, State of the Jews, which was recently workshopped at the 14th Street Y in NYC. For more than a year now I have been working with librettist … Read more
Katya Grokhovsky talks about her upcoming installation which will be exhibited at the BRIC Biennial Volume III in Brooklyn from February 7 – April 7, 2019. This project was proudly supported by Asylum’s Small Grants … Read more
