Jerusalem Field Office _ Prophecy Desk

For the Manofim Contemporary Arts Festival,
The D.N.A. opened a field office at the historic Templer House, as part of the exhibit Navee Navee or Prophet Prophet. The show explores the concept of prophecy as such:

In ancient times, the prophets were the ones who protested moral corruption and warned against catastrophes. They were prepared to pay a heavy personal price and forgo being popular when their prophecies were dire. In many respects, artists (like prophets) observe society from the sidelines and refuse to conform to social norms. From the margins, it is 'permissible' to utter a dissenting opinion or criticism that may be painful to hear.

For this exhibit, the D.N.A. created a special animal reporting form that enquires about the prophetic qualities of people's animal encounters, thus opening up an awareness of animals as agents of memory and resistance.

October, 2014

Tal Yizrael interviews visitors to the D.N.A. office
at the Navee Navee Exhibit.

Tal Yizrael interviews visitors to the D.N.A. office
at the Navee Navee Exhibit.

Report on fireflies