Welcome to the 100th Anniversary
We have reached the 100th issue of 'KAN' magazine, and this is undoubtedly an important milestone: an Israeli magazine dedicated to pure art, with maximum investment in quality, design, and content!
The number 100 holds significance. Far beyond its mathematical value. It symbolizes the closing of a circle, a peak, and completeness. A round number that serves as a benchmark for quality and success.
In many cultures, 100 signifies full achievement. In the education system, a score of 100 is the highest possible grade. The number 100 also serves as a significant milestone.
Now, a bit of history: The first issue of 'KAN' was published in January 2007. But the idea germinated even earlier.
Dr. Zvika Israel and Lev Kiperman met during the 1990s, as artists and members of the Haifa branch of the National Association of Painters and Sculptors. Both were relatively young compared to other association members, whose center was located at the Chagall House of Artists, and Zvika was also elected chairman of the association.
A friendship developed between the two, which also became a partnership in 1999, when they established the ICU Association, whose purpose is to promote cultural relations between countries, initiate and produce international cultural events, organize exhibitions in the field of plastic and visual arts, and more.
Throughout the association's activities, it brought foreign artists to Israel while involving local artists, held exhibitions throughout the country, and initiated lectures, artist workshops, symposia, and meetings between various creators. Particularly noteworthy are the 'Femina' women's exhibition and the children's painting exhibitions.
The extensive activity led to the creation of strong connections with galleries and artists from Israel and abroad, with festivals and various entities in the field. In order to bring these to public attention, the association purchased advertising space in art magazines that were published at the time.
At a certain stage, the decision was made that the time had come for the association to launch its own magazine. A magazine that would honorably represent ICU and reflect and publish its programs.
And so, in January 2007, the first issue of 'KAN' was published, and the joy was great. The significant investment was already evident in the first issue, which contained 120 pages. The magazine immediately gained favor and appreciation from art enthusiasts in Israel, who found great interest in the visual, contemporary, prominent, and engaging content.
The quality and maintenance of high standards have continued to this very day, as evidenced by the subsequent 99 issues published since that historic date. The magazine reaches important cultural centers in Israel and abroad, libraries, art colleges, museums, galleries, and of course - culture and art enthusiasts.
Zvika Israel passed away in 2012, and since then his partner and friend Lev Kiperman has continued to fulfill the spiritual legacy he left behind. The dream of dear Zvika, among whose friends and admirers I was also privileged to count myself, continues to be realized and to see the light of day every two months, giving expression to the rich and flourishing artistic activity of Israeli artists and to collaborations with important art centers abroad.
Thank you to the many readers and subscribers who have been with us throughout the journey!
And see you in the upcoming issues!
Yoram Mark-Reich, Culture Editor
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