How did this grant contribute to the realization of your project in regard to artistic exchange, local cultural development and/or the promotion of cultural diversity?

The Trip was part of an exchange project of 3 Israeli artists and 3 German artists .It was a combination of having a show in Berlin and having a dialog with the German artists. The German artists also set us meetings with curators, galleries owners and Artists from Berlin. The meetings were very good and I believe some of the contacts we made will help to promote our future activities as a group or as individuals. We had a meeting with 9 curators and galleries owners and we had 6 studio visits.

How does exchange, networking and international contacts contribute to the development of your artistic and cultural project?

I think that cultural exchanges are very important and I would like to participate in other projects in the future. A group that make a cultural exchange it's not an easy thing, so in my eyes, the curatorial mission become more essential and more complicated than in regular art projects.

Can you elaborate on the learning and knowledge you have gained and shared throughout this experience?

I think the mobile experience gave me the chance to be open and exposed to other ways of thinking. It gave me an understanding and skills how to manage and to work in a place I don't know. It's also helped me to improve my expression in English and to enhance other professional skills.

Please indicate a link to your current work (website/facebook page)

http://www.hillabenari.com