‏Motty Golan (b. 1955)- an Israeli artist.

‏The artist studied under the baton of some of the finest artists in the seventies. ‏Golan presented his first exhibition in 1978 and since then ‏his works have been exhibited in many galleries in Israel and abroad, as well as in various exhibitions including in the Israeli parliament and the President's house.

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‏In 1982, Golan had a traumatic experience while serving at the army in the Lebanon War followed by post-traumatic-stress-disorder (ptsd). Out of this situation Golan redefined himself as a social artist.

 

In his works he is challenging the definition of hero myth and presents human and environmental situations that constitute a mental human-being portrait. The artist follows the pounding heart of the Israeli society and documents a testimony in each of his works.

‏His works were shown many times in the Israeli media, his social presentations and lectures on the social art has been a source of inspiration for many young artists.

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After many years in the city of Tel-Aviv, Golan moved to Upper Galilee, Kibbutz Ayelet–Hashachar and there he established the "Tel-Aviv/Ayelet–Hashachar" art gallery where he continues to teach, create and curate exhibitions that provides a stage for artists from all sectors in Israel thus creating a fascinating dialogue, promoting artists and art initiatives. This gallery has become a cultural center and a magnet for art lovers, artists and students.