Keep politics out of art or art and politics don?t mix are common associations when bringing up the controversial discussion about art and politics. However, Israeli artists have throughout history in one form or another created a political work of art. Whether biblical stories of Jewish bravery and martyrdom, or more modern examples of courage, political art has always played a part in Israeli creations of art. In modern times of today, though, artists are often scared to link their creations to history and politics.
In the following, this article examines the issue of art & politics from different perspectives.
Politicians & Art

The first aspect addressing politicians and art, I examine the involvement and understanding of political leaders in the creations of art. There is no doubt, that an artistic point of perspective opens horizons contributing to the development of a more open-minded way of thinking.

Artists & Politics
In the second aspect addressing the subject of artists and politics examines the extent of public involvement by Israeli artists in taking a political standpoint expressed through their art paintings.
Art in Politics

In the third aspect of art in politics I raise the question if to a certain extent there is an artist at work in the political making? Can we make the assertion that certain people have a political-artistic talent which makes it easier for them to succeed in the political arena?

Politics in Art
In the fourth aspect addressing of politics in art, I raise the question: to what extent does the political and public activity of the artist influence the artistic evaluation of his creations in the present and the future?