The mythography of Tel Aviv
(Video) Celebrating its 101st anniversary this year, Tel Aviv is the first (and to date, only) Hebrew city in the world. Come explore Israel's beating heart
In this work, Maoz Azaryahu, a well-known Tel Aviv historian and author of "Tel Aviv: Mythography of a City", touches the surface of the insights of the city’s myths, dissipations, and conquers. The fuss made of Tel Aviv being made out to be a “white city” (a Bauhaus city) caused Maoz to understand Tel Aviv has a special aura and energy, which constantly reinvents its popular culture.
Its energy emulates, mimics, never content with itself, aware of its place on the periphery, yet it succeeds to always represent something else. Who cares that “white nights” belong to St, Petersburg!? They became a civic event, a Tel Aviv celebration of UNESCO’s recognition of the city.
Rothschild Blvd, Dizengoff Street, Shenkin Street and the concept of the “White City” are the key points Maoz uses to teach us about the Tel Aviv Phenomena. In addition, Yona Wise, Israel Tour Guide, Bauhaus expert Micha Gross, and architect Zvi Efrat also provide their expertise on this historical voyage through the Myths of Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv, the first Hebrew city, is quoted in mythological scriptures as having been “…built on a deserted piece of land in the sand dunes north of Jaffa.”
Originally founded by 60 families as a small neighborhood known as “Achuzat Habaiyt” in 1909, Tel Aviv has proven its ability to constantly reinvent itself, despite its place in the periphery. Our main foci are vision, myths and culture – all of which fueled Tel Aviv’s development.
Reprinted with permission from Leadel.Net
