Hagai Farago | Pharaoh's Sword
Silk screenprint
Image size: 33 x 23 cm
Paper size: 40 x 50 cm
Edition of 7
Price: £400 unframed
Hagai Farago is a multi-disciplinary artist specialising in silk-screen printing, living and printing in Tel-Aviv. Farago’s focus is on the synthesis of symbolism, identity and heritage of Hebrew origins. Farago works span across limited edition prints, large-scale open-air print installations and unique silk-screen printed books. Farago was awarded the Be’eri Gallery Prize of 2024, leading to the solo exhibition “The Days of Sadat”. In these times of aggression and destruction across Israel-Palestine, Farago asks to evoke new frames of thought and promote a dialogue between peace-seeking allies.
The pair “Pharaoh's Sword” and “Pharaoh's Island” invite observation into the intricate chronicles of war and reconciliation between nations. Exhibited in the Solo Exhibition “The Days of Sadat” (Hagai Farago at Be’eri Gallery, 2025), These works bring back the memory of a pivotal historical moment in Middle-Eastern history, when Egyptian President Anwar Sadat bravely chose to reach out for peace with Israel, only four years after the catastrophic war of 1973. This mostly forgotten tale has changed the course of history - and set the foundations for collaborations, prosperity and peace in the region.
Pharaoh's Sword showcases an ancient Egyptian sword - bent to the point of uselessness. It was given to President Sadat by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin in 1979, during the first formal Israeli visit to Cairo following the peace accords. It was chosen as an almost enchanted symbol for peacemaking, echoing the known biblical prophecy - “...and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.״ (Isaiah 2:4)
This artwork is also available to purchase via Own Art for £40 per month. To request an Own Art application or for more information about the Own Art process contact rebecca@woolwichprintfair.com
Silk screenprint
Image size: 33 x 23 cm
Paper size: 40 x 50 cm
Edition of 7
Price: £400 unframed
Hagai Farago is a multi-disciplinary artist specialising in silk-screen printing, living and printing in Tel-Aviv. Farago’s focus is on the synthesis of symbolism, identity and heritage of Hebrew origins. Farago works span across limited edition prints, large-scale open-air print installations and unique silk-screen printed books. Farago was awarded the Be’eri Gallery Prize of 2024, leading to the solo exhibition “The Days of Sadat”. In these times of aggression and destruction across Israel-Palestine, Farago asks to evoke new frames of thought and promote a dialogue between peace-seeking allies.
The pair “Pharaoh's Sword” and “Pharaoh's Island” invite observation into the intricate chronicles of war and reconciliation between nations. Exhibited in the Solo Exhibition “The Days of Sadat” (Hagai Farago at Be’eri Gallery, 2025), These works bring back the memory of a pivotal historical moment in Middle-Eastern history, when Egyptian President Anwar Sadat bravely chose to reach out for peace with Israel, only four years after the catastrophic war of 1973. This mostly forgotten tale has changed the course of history - and set the foundations for collaborations, prosperity and peace in the region.
Pharaoh's Sword showcases an ancient Egyptian sword - bent to the point of uselessness. It was given to President Sadat by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin in 1979, during the first formal Israeli visit to Cairo following the peace accords. It was chosen as an almost enchanted symbol for peacemaking, echoing the known biblical prophecy - “...and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.״ (Isaiah 2:4)
This artwork is also available to purchase via Own Art for £40 per month. To request an Own Art application or for more information about the Own Art process contact rebecca@woolwichprintfair.com
Silk screenprint
Image size: 33 x 23 cm
Paper size: 40 x 50 cm
Edition of 7
Price: £400 unframed
Hagai Farago is a multi-disciplinary artist specialising in silk-screen printing, living and printing in Tel-Aviv. Farago’s focus is on the synthesis of symbolism, identity and heritage of Hebrew origins. Farago works span across limited edition prints, large-scale open-air print installations and unique silk-screen printed books. Farago was awarded the Be’eri Gallery Prize of 2024, leading to the solo exhibition “The Days of Sadat”. In these times of aggression and destruction across Israel-Palestine, Farago asks to evoke new frames of thought and promote a dialogue between peace-seeking allies.
The pair “Pharaoh's Sword” and “Pharaoh's Island” invite observation into the intricate chronicles of war and reconciliation between nations. Exhibited in the Solo Exhibition “The Days of Sadat” (Hagai Farago at Be’eri Gallery, 2025), These works bring back the memory of a pivotal historical moment in Middle-Eastern history, when Egyptian President Anwar Sadat bravely chose to reach out for peace with Israel, only four years after the catastrophic war of 1973. This mostly forgotten tale has changed the course of history - and set the foundations for collaborations, prosperity and peace in the region.
Pharaoh's Sword showcases an ancient Egyptian sword - bent to the point of uselessness. It was given to President Sadat by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin in 1979, during the first formal Israeli visit to Cairo following the peace accords. It was chosen as an almost enchanted symbol for peacemaking, echoing the known biblical prophecy - “...and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.״ (Isaiah 2:4)
This artwork is also available to purchase via Own Art for £40 per month. To request an Own Art application or for more information about the Own Art process contact rebecca@woolwichprintfair.com
