TEL AVIV, Israel, October 23, 2025 (CarryOnHarry.com)
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Tel Aviv has welcomed a new destination for contemporary art with the opening of The L Gallery on Ahad Ha’Am Street. Dedicated to promoting Israeli and international artists, the gallery seeks to cultivate dialogue and exchange across cultures and disciplines.

The gallery was founded by a group of creators and entrepreneurs from the art and business worlds, among them London-based video artist and film director Eva Lanska. The gallery’s director Mindy Schechter, former head of leading galleries in London, brings extensive international experience to the role.

The inaugural exhibition Unfolded presents a solo show by Israeli artist Evgeny Merman, a graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts. Through his works, Merman revisits personal and collective histories of migration and displacement, transforming them into poetic reflections imbued with profound material sensitivity.

“The exhibition Unfolded is an important project, presenting the diversity of my artistic explorations between 2017 and 2025,” says Merman. “For me, painting is both a tactile, meditative act and a way to explore what migration and memory leave behind. I often work on surfaces that already carry scars and traces, so each piece becomes a dialogue between what was there before and what remains unresolved. Showing these works at The L Gallery feels like the right place to begin this new chapter, and I am grateful to the gallery for making it possible.”

Alongside the main exhibition, the gallery also unveiled Sisterhood, a video work by Eva Lanska exploring themes of solidarity and female support. Previously showcased at major international events such as the Venice Biennale and Miami Art Week, the piece continues to resonate across diverse audiences.

Lanska adds, “Opening The L Gallery is both a privilege and a responsibility. We wanted to create a space in the heart of Tel Aviv that not only presents art but also invites people to pause, reflect, and connect with ideas that challenge and inspire. Evgeny Merman’s works embody this vision perfectly. This project is particularly important for the gallery, as it serves as a pop-up exhibition preceding the grand opening planned at the end of 2025.”

The opening reception drew a distinguished circle of guests, including Eyal Waldman; Miki Jacobson Dehab, CEO of the Israel Philharmonic Foundation; Anat Fischer-Leventon, CEO of the Suzanne Dellal Centre; Amnon Apelbaum, engineering consultant for Canada Israel; architect Yoav Messer; Rob Anders, CEO of digital art startup Niio; architect Matan Chagaby; businessman and philanthropist Yaakov Peretz with his wife Rachel; and Sandra Benisty, President of the Jaffa Institute France, alongside art professionals and collectors from Israel and abroad.

Unfolded is on view through December 15, 2025, at 13 Ahad Ha’Am Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo.

The L Gallery is a global contemporary art platform with exclusive galleries in Tel Aviv, Monaco, London, and New York.

Photo: Evgeny Merman, Eva Lanska, Eyal Waldman

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Atlanta, GA, October 23, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Launched in May, the Dirty Luxury series documents performances and life stories of unhoused artists, sharing short-form videos on Instagram and TikTok that have quickly reached wide audiences. The project’s creative director, Demetrius Worthy, says the response has been deeply moving and practical: “I thought we would be entertaining, but the comments saying what we’re doing is God’s work—that’s big,” Worthy said. The series has not only driven conversation but has translated into measurable success for participants.

One standout success involved rapper 1440 Tah, whose July freestyle grew his following from 2,000 to more than 100,000 and helped him earn over $13,000 in a single month. Others featured include Desman Mosley, who became unhoused after personal tragedy and incarceration, yet continues to make music grounded in faith. “You gotta make sure you manifest what God wants for you,” Mosley said. “I’m trying to help you see the truth.” These personal narratives, paired with raw performance footage, have helped viewers rethink assumptions about homelessness and talent.

Dirty Luxury scouts talent throughout Atlanta, filming candid performances and short interviews that center each artist’s voice. The series has prompted a shift in public perception; viewers regularly report a renewed empathy and interest in supporting the musicians. “They’re saying, ‘I’m thinking about homeless people so differently now,’” Worthy noted.

To build on this momentum, Dirty Luxury has launched a Kickstarter campaign to expand production, provide direct financial support, and create pathways for artists to record, perform, and monetize their work. The campaign aims to fund studio time, touring opportunities, basic living support for featured musicians, and continued multimedia promotion. Funds will be distributed transparently to artists and project operations, with regular updates shared via Dirty Luxury’s social channels. The team plans to partner with local nonprofits and venues to create sustainable opportunities beyond viral moments.

About Dirty Luxury
Dirty Luxury is an Atlanta-based creative collective dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through music, storytelling, and social media. The group produces short-form documentary-style content that highlights the talents and struggles of street performers and unhoused artists, connecting them with broader audiences and tangible opportunities.

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