Shahar Tuchner (born 27 January 1987) is an Israeli artist who works primarily in video, sculpture, painting and installations.
Biography.
Tuchner was born in 1987 in Israel and grew up in Herzliya. He attended art studies at Beit Berl College and graduated at HaMidrasha School of Art by Beit Berl in 2010. He also graduated visual communication studies at the Open University in 2011.
Tuchner's works mainly deal with social issues, consumerism, multiculturalism and also with different aspects of food. Examples of works that are revolving around the food theme are "Seeded Floor" or "Kiss Me Popcorn". The style of his works is influenced by the pop art movement, and they are often characterized by the use of humor. Tuchner states that he works “in a freestyle manner and the technique… [used] for each work is determined in the process of creation, often altered and adapted to best suit the idea behind the piece".
His works were displayed in solo exhibitions in various art spaces, such as Janco-Dada Museum, CSPS Legion Arts in Iowa, Koresh Gallery in Jerusalem, and more. In 2017 he won the Juror's Choice at The Biennial Project as part of Venice Biennale. His works are displayed in permanent collections such as those of Yad Vashem museum, Queen Mary University of London, Janco-Dada Museum and Royal College of Art in London.
Group exhibitions.
Partial list of participated group exhibitions: