The document lists 20 oil paintings by the artist Ya'akov Boussidan along with their titles, dimensions, and locations. It provides biographical information about Boussidan, noting that he is a prominent multi-faceted artist in painting, printing, and calligraphy. His works have been exhibited internationally and are in collections worldwide, and he has received several awards for his work in Judaica.
23. Y a ’a k o v B o u s s i d a n , a multi-faceted artist, is prominent in the field of
painting, artistic printing and calligraphy. His works have been exhibited in many
countries and may be found in private collections and museums throughout the
world, among them the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Metropolitan in
New York, and the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Has received several awards,
among them the Jesselson Prize for Judaica from the Israel Museum
and an honorary prize at the Biennale in Monte Carlo.
Ya’akov Boussidan was born in Port Said, Egypt, a melting-pot of cultures and languages. As a child he
emigrated with his parents to Israel and was educated in the framework of Youth Aliyah in Kibbutz Giv’at
Chaim. Studied art under Prof. Joseph Schwarzmann, Rudi Lehmann and Hedwig Grossman, and went to
England to further his studies at Goldsmith’s College, London, graduating with distinction. Has recently closed
his London Studio and established his home and Studio in Tsur Hadassah near Jerusalem.
yboussidan@gmail.com; www.boussidan-y.com
Copyright, 2011: Ya’akov Boussidan