Magasin III presents So Let Us Now Begin at the Beginning – a new group exhibition in Jaffa bringing works from the collection into dialogue with local artists
The Magasin III Collection returns to public view in the exhibition So Let Us Now Begin at the Beginning, opening at Magasin III Jaffa on June 4 and running through November 27, 2026.
In a time marked by conflict, uncertainty, and deepening divisions across society, Magasin III remains committed to the transformative power of art – and to the belief that art can offer a space for reflection, dialogue and hope. The new exhibition is part of Magasin III Jaffa’s ongoing work to foster a stronger shared society among Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze and other communities in Jaffa and beyond.
The exhibition revolves around the desire to begin again – a longing that has taken on an especially urgent and painful tone in recent years in Israel. Throughout the exhibited video works, sculptures, and drawings, the possibility – or impossibility – of beginning anew repeatedly emerges.
On view are works from the Magasin III Collection by internationally acclaimed contemporary artists Christian Boltanski, Paul Chan, Jonathan Monk, and Tony Oursler. They are presented together with works by two local artists – Israeli Yael Burstein and Samah Shihadi, who is a Palestinian citizen of Israel. Previously shown at Magasin III in Stockholm, the works from the collection acquire a different resonance in the new context of Jaffa.
The exhibition is curated by Sandra Weil and Karmit Galili. Works by Samah Shihadi are presented courtesy of the Dubi Shiff Collection, Tel Aviv, and a private collection. The title So Let Us Now Begin at the Beginning is borrowed from a sculpture by Jonathan Monk on view in the exhibition.
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FROM OUR COLLECTION
Founded in 1987, Magasin III has served as a platform for the most compelling contemporary art by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Since its inception, the museum has offered artists the opportunity to create new works, known as Magasin III Productions. Over the years, and in tandem with our exhibition program, an extensive collection has developed. The institution has also produced numerous publications and hosted a wide range of programs connected to its exhibitions. On our Play page, you can explore recorded materials from past talks, lectures, and other events.
Magasin III is now entering a new phase dedicated to its distinctive collection. Please view our homepage for updates on current loans of works from our collection to institutions worldwide, as well as access to our archive, which documents the institution’s history. For further questions, please contact our head office.
Image: Tal R, Natten (The Night), 2019 (detail). Collection Magasin III.