On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Alumni Exhibition will open. School of Design at the University of Haifa, operating in the heart of the German colony. The exhibition, which will run until August 7, 2026, presents dozens of final works created during a period full of challenges: war, uncertainty, and social change, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the work that grows out of a complex Israeli reality.
Creation as a response to reality
The final projects of the graduates of the four departments – עיצוב תקשורת חזותית, architecture, Photography and cinema ועיצוב אופנה, were born from a period in which studies themselves were conducted in the shadow of security and social events. Many of the works return to home, family, roots and personal memory, and through them examine questions of identity, community and culture.
Prof. Leah Peretz, Dean of the School of Design, Explains: "This is the second year that the School of Design has operated as part of the University of Haifa, and the connection to a university environment allows students to expand the boundaries of learning and creativity. The final projects reflect the intersection of design, knowledge, and personal perspectives, and show how cultural and social questions become creative.."
Visual Communication Design: Memory, Family, and War
On the gallery floor, various works by graduates of the Visual Communication Department are displayed, focusing on memory and identity:
"A Family of Colors" – Almog Espler A visual journey between Moroccan and Romanian heritage, through multi-layered scenes made of wood and paint, recreating family moments and cultural memories.
"Remnants of Memory" – Hila Fish A book and objects documenting the life story of her grandfather, a Holocaust survivor, alongside chlorophyll prints on living leaves, a poetic expression of the tension between preservation and time.
"Regarding the Situation" – Netanel Kabov A satirical animated film about Israeli society during the Iron Sword War, combining humor with social criticism.
"Gray Zone" – Alex Luminsky An interactive interface about the transition of warriors from the battlefield to civilian life, in a restrained black-and-white design.
"Compassion Fatigue" – Tamara Kloss Documenting commemorative stickers on the streets of Israel since October 7, presented as a visual poetry book and using artificial intelligence – a tribute to public memory.
Architecture: Planning between routine and emergency
Graduates of the Department of Architecture present projects that deal with urban resilience and the relationship between people and space:
"City of Refuge" – Amit Azard Future planning for Kiryat Shmona, which incorporates emergency infrastructure as part of urban life, with community continuity in mind even in times of crisis.
Photography and Cinema: A Personal Look at a Turbulent Period
The works in the Photography and Film Department deal with memory, intimacy, and belonging:
Vita Menin – "Diaries" A series of personal photographs documenting herself and her friends during a time of anxiety and fatigue, wins the 2026 Canon Photography Award.
Dana Ali Documenting sheikhs from the Druze community and examining their place as bearers of tradition and intergenerational memory.
Fashion Design: Identity, Memory, and Material
Graduates of the Fashion Design Department translate personal stories into textile language:
- A collection based on Love letters From the war in Gaza.
- A work born from an unfinished project due to Maternal dementia.
- Collection on Reincarnation According to Druze belief.
- A work that deals with the feeling The foreignness of a Moldovan immigrant And in search of belonging.
Details about the exhibition
When: 28.7–7.8.2026
Opening times: Sun–Thu: 10:00–20:00 | Fri: 10:00–13:00
where: The Colony Campus, 21 HaGanim Street, Haifa
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Haifa University Alumni Exhibition It is not only a celebration of young creativity, but also a social and cultural reflection of Israel in 2026 – a country where art continues to ask questions, even when reality does not provide answers.