Museum on the Seam, Socio-political contemporary art museum at the intersection of East and West Jerusalem, Israel.
Museum on the Seam is a contemporary art space addressing social and political issues in a neo-classical building from the 1930s. The venue features multiple exhibition rooms that showcase works across different artistic mediums and perspectives.
The building began as a residential home and was converted to a military outpost during the 1948 conflict. It reopened as a museum in 1999 and uses its physical marks to record what happened here.
The museum displays works by artists addressing human rights, social justice, and political questions through their work. The exhibitions use various art forms to reflect on how societies handle conflict and change.
The museum sits on Chel Handasa Street near the historical boundary between the two neighborhoods. Opening hours vary throughout the week, so it helps to check ahead before visiting.
The building still bears bullet marks and structural damage from 1967 on its walls. These visible scars are left unrepaired, serving as silent witnesses to the building's past.
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