Exhibitions
New Findings in Underwater Archeology
The mysteries of the sea and its secrets have aroused the curiosity of mankind from time immemorial.
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Shipwrecked Cargoes
The Mediterranean, especially the eastern basin, is known as the cradle of shipping in the western world, because of its nearness to those lands where the cultures and states of man began at the dawn of history.
Without a Trace
In Japan, many Zen temples and their gardens consist of conspicuous areas where emptiness prevails.
Utagawa Kuniyoshi and his Followers
Utagawa Kuniyoshi was one of the most prominent ukiyo-e artists (ukiyo-e: pictures of the floating world) during the Edo period (1600-1868).
The Colour of Life
As in all cultures, colours have meaning in Japanese culture. The exhibition deals with red (aka) in Japanese art and culture.
"Sleep tight my baby, cradled in the sky"
animated film by Naoya Kurisu
The animated film "Sleep tight my baby, cradled in the sky" (49.11 minutes) is an independent creation of Naoya Kurisu.
Jaffa in the Printmaker's Art - 17th-19th Centuries
Jaffa is one of the most ancient cities in Eretz-Israel. The origin of the name is obscure. According to one authority it is so named because ‘yafa' means ‘beautiful' in Hebrew, but according to another it was named for Japhet, son of Noah, who rebuilt it after the Flood and settled there.
Greek and Roman Bronze Figurines
An exhibition of bronze figurines recovered from the sea appears in the current issue of New Findings in Underwater Archaeology at the National Maritime Museum, Haifa