Frequently asked questions

This page gathers frequent questions about Reem Tamar (ראם תמר) and the work in the studio. The answers are based on confirmed facts. For details about a particular work, to arrange a visit, or to inquire about a purchase: reemtamar123@gmail.com.

Who is Reem Tamar?

Reem Tamar is a Jerusalem collage artist. He was born in 1989 in the Baka neighborhood of Jerusalem, and grew up in Musrara — the neighborhood that is his source of inspiration, and where the studio is also located. He is a graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, class of 2015.

The works are physical, on canvas, and are not digital images.

Where did he study?

Reem Tamar is a graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, class of 2015.

What is his connection to Musrara?

Musrara is the neighborhood where Reem Tamar grew up, from which he draws inspiration, and where the studio is located. It is not only a studio address, but a place of growing up and of making work.

How are the works made, and from what materials?

The works are built on canvas, in layers of acrylic paint, collage, spatula (שפכטל) and textures. They are handmade, physical works, made in the studio.

They are not digital works. A photograph documents the surface; it does not replace it.

A fuller page on the way of working: About the Process.

What is the series Walls of Light?

Walls of Light (חומות של אור) is a collage series by Reem Tamar. The four works made in the colors of the Old City of Jerusalem tell four different stories. All draw inspiration from Jerusalem stone, ancient alleys, peeling walls, sunlight, and history accumulated over centuries.

Works from the series will be published on the site gradually. For sale details: reemtamar123@gmail.com.

How do I buy a work, and how do I get in touch?

Questions about an available work, and about purchasing, can be sent by email: reemtamar123@gmail.com.

Further entry points: the personal site reemtamar.co.il, studio updates, and the about page (Hebrew).

Can I visit the studio?

Yes. The Musrara studio is open to visitors by appointment. To arrange a visit: reemtamar123@gmail.com.