Israeli Tattoo Artist Shaliv Saar Shares Stories Behind Her Bold Art and Personal Struggles
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First reported by N12 · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
Israeli tattoo artist Shaliv Saar, known for her vivid and personal designs, has gained acclaim across Europe and Israel. After losing her cousin in the October 7, 2023 attack, she channeled her grief into art that honors victims and survivors. Saar’s work, including a notable SpongeBob tattoo for David Dvir, intertwines personal stories with national trauma, while she also confronts antisemitism and promotes Israeli identity through her exhibitions and tattoos.
- 01Shaliv Saar tattooed David Dvir with SpongeBob sleeves inspired by his autistic grandson.
- 02She lost her cousin Liyam Bor Galon in the October 7, 2023 attack and dedicated her art to victims.
- 03Saar held her first solo exhibition "LIVE FROM THE STORM" in Jaffa in June 2026.
- 04Her tattoos help trauma survivors and reservists "close the circle" after the war.
- 05She faced antisemitism in Amsterdam but openly supported Israeli clients through her art.
- 06Saar’s sister helped create custom fashion to complement her tattoo exhibition.
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