Old windows give view of Jerusalem’s diversity

JERUSALEM — A project in downtown Jerusalem is using a tower constructed of old windows to give people a view of the city’s diverse cultural heritage and bring life to a neglected area.

“Window Stories” is made of 550 windows collected by the late Jerusalem artist Yoram Amir, who died earlier this year. Organizers say the eclectic collection reflects the ethnic and religious pluralism of the city and sends a powerful message.

Kobi Frig, the project’s manager, says the structure includes windows from Muslim, Christian, Jewish and Armenian neighbourhoods. He says “they all come together as a beautiful piece.”

The exhibit is part of an annual festival put on by Mekudeshet, a group that sponsors artistic events that focus on Jerusalem’s complexities.

The Associated Press