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born 1931 Cologne Germany.

The guided path he took to develop as an artist at the age of 40 was most unusual and spellbinding. man and as an Israeli Jew who spent a lifetime searching for the meaning of existence. at the age of 50 he studied philosophy in bar ilan university and Jewish philosophy as well, kabbalah and hassidut , studies which had a profound and deep influence on his artistic expression.
At the age of 45, Benjamin Shiff went to Austria to study the "Old Master Technique". His composition and color are outstanding and the effect of transparency that he achieves in his paintings in particular of faith and mysticism.
Benjamin Shiff's works are displayed in many places all over the globe. His poetic realism allows him to naturally express his internal world which is stormy and complex, and he tries hard to solve the question of existence between poetic realism and a cruel reality as it is, and a yearning for idealism.
During the last years he has also published three poetry books,
Benjamin Shiff paintings are distinctive. Whether you see his motherhood and figurative art, Jerusalem paintings, art judaica or mystic paintings, you can immediately sense his unique style.
Motherhood art and personal relationships, in particular, reflect his attraction to the metaphysical and the mystic.
Highly original, too are the Shiff paintings of Jerusalem and Shiff art judaica, which express the Israeli artist's individuality and spark.

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