Hillel Zehnwirth

Hillel Zehnwirth is an expressive artist based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Deeply influenced by German Expressionism—particularly Otto Dix and Egon Schiele—his work explores themes of identity, emotion, and the inner worlds we construct to survive and connect.

A graduate of Emily Carr University in Vancouver and a student of the late painter Leo Contini, Zehnwirth has been a professional artist since 2001.

In recent years, his work has evolved through the influence of Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershøi, embracing quieter tones, atmospheric stillness, and psychological depth. Zehnwirth’s art merges raw emotion with quiet introspection, creating bold, personal imagery that invites viewers into a shared emotional space.

I studied art under the late painter Leo Contini from 1995 to 1998 and continued my education at the Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver, Canada, from 1998 to 2002. These formative years provided me with a strong foundation in classical techniques while nurturing my expressive, contemporary artistic voice.

Exhibitions and Competitions

Solo Exhibitions

2024 – The Bubble, Nina Gallery, Herzliya

2018 – Sour Grapes, JCC, Krakow, Poland

2015 – Stock Exchange Building, Ramat Gan

2011 – Hod Hasharon Municipal Building

2007 – The Yearning for Peace, Galil Gallery

2007 – Biennale, London Medial Museum

2006 – The Shade of the Cave, Ganey Tikva Theater House

2004 – Nes Ziona Artist House


Group Exhibitions

2024 – Art Tour, Street Art Festival, Tel Aviv

2024 – Masters of Teo, Teo Gallery

2022 – Masters of Teo, Teo Gallery, Herzliya

2022 – Nulobaz Gallery, Tel Aviv

2017 – St. Petersburg National Museum, Russia (June)

2017 – Novosibirsk Museum, Siberia, Russia (May)

2017 – Montifiory Gallery, Tel Aviv (March)

2017 – Zafon Theatre, Ramat Gan (February)

2016 – Tirosh Gallery, Herzliya (December)

2015, 2014 – Amiad Gallery, Jaffa

2011, 2010 – Gabriel Gallery, Galilee

2009 – Many House Leumi Bank, Secret Art Exhibition

2007 – Gebo Gallery, Shorashim Gallery, Tirosh Auction House

2006 – Untitled Gallery, Haifa

2005 – Zelezniak Gallery, Herzliya

1999 – AIA Gallery, Vancouver, Canada

1998 – Tel Aviv Artists House


Competitions and Prizes

2017 – 2nd Place, Medial 2 London Competition

2012 – 1st Place, Yanko Dada Ein Hod Artis...