Leny Behar

My artistry is rooted in the exploration of social, political, and cultural landscapes. My creations navigate the intricate connections between popular culture and fine art. Spanning diverse subjects like the generational trauma passed down by my four holocaust surviving grandparents, my sexuality, my physical disability, my neurodivergence, serving underrepresented populations (As an Educator at The Braille Institute for the blind and visually impaired), mental health, surreal landscapes, and photo-manipulated architecture; my work transforms mundane visual elements into conceptually layered projects that change the way we think and see the world.

I studied photography and painting at Parsons School of Design in NYC and have loved both mediums ever since. Since then I have published two hardcover books, been exhibited in over 20 solo and group gallery shows around the world, have been featured in several photography magazines and online publications with international distribution, and paintings are in private and permanent gallery collections worldwide. My work has also been displayed and archived at the famous Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) museum.

Parsons School of Design, New York City, Photography & Cinematography (BFA) 2010-2015

The New School University, New York City, Liberal Arts Studies (BA) 2010-2015

UCLA, Los Angeles, Animation (Certificate) 2021

UCSD, Los Angeles, Studio & Outdoor Lighting (Certificate) 2008

SOLO SHOWS:

"Day vs. Night Juxtapositions"
The Commotion Gallery - Vancouver, Canada, - (September 2023 - January 2023)

"Inner Child"
Dab Art Gallery - 334 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 - (August 1 - November 1, 2022)

"Pop the Bubbles"
B&G Studio - 3074 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104 - (September, 2019)

(Permanent Collection, 2023)
The Commotion Gallery" Vancouver, Canada (permanent collection)
"Day vs. Night Juxtaposition #81"


GROUP SHOWS:
"Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk"
Emerging Gallery - 125 West 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 - (February 01, 2024 - March 01, 2024)

"Untitled"
The Commotion Gallery - Vancouver, Canada, - (September 2023)

"Celebrate Art"
Modern Visual Arts Gallery - 35 E. Elizabeth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018 - (December 3, 2022 - January 5, 2023)

"A Celebration of Pride"
The Hoxton Hotel - 97 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249 - (April 2022 - July 2022)

"The Other Art Fair"
Brooklyn Knockdown Center - 52-19 Flushing Ave, Queens, NY 11378 - (June 2 - 5, 2022)

"Weight Gain"
Dab Art Co. - Online Exhibition - On view and selling via Artsy.com - (March 2022)

"People Are Starting To Notice"
Main Street Gallery - 34 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 - (Feb 26, 2022 - April 23, 2022)

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