Culture Figures Criticize Minister Zohar's Tenure
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Artists and directors are criticizing Miki Zohar's term as Minister of Culture, describing it as damaging and paralyzing. Actress Dalia Shimko expressed initial optimism that Zohar's background would foster understanding, but instead found his approach contemptuous. She accused him of fighting artists and labeling them unpatriotic, causing more harm than his predecessor Miri Regev. Zohar stated he would continue to protect freedom of creation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Artists and directors criticize Miki Zohar's tenure as Minister of Culture.
- Actress Dalia Shimko initially felt optimistic about Zohar's appointment.
- Shimko accused Zohar of fighting artists and labeling them unpatriotic.
- Zohar's predecessor, Miri Regev, is mentioned as having secured budgets.
- Miki Zohar stated he will continue to protect freedom of creation.
Artists and institution directors are summarizing the controversial tenure of Miki Zohar as Minister of Culture, with many expressing disappointment and criticism. Actress and director Dalia Shimko, who also manages the fringe theater group Ensemble Espamia, stated she was initially optimistic when Zohar took office, believing his background as the son of a singer and creator would lead to understanding of artists' struggles. However, she found his approach to be one of contempt towards artists, continuing a trend set by his predecessor, Miri Regev. Shimko described Zohar's main focus as fighting artists rather than helping them, labeling them as "not okay" and "not patriotic." She asserted that the minister should work for artists, not against them, and claimed Zohar caused more damage than Regev, who at least secured budgets. Zohar, in response to the criticism, stated, "With God's help, I will continue to protect freedom of creation."