Mati Halili

Mati Halili: Photographer of People and the Kibbutz Landscape Mati Halili, born in Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek (1942), is a renowned photographer who has documented kibbutz life and the Israeli landscape for over 40 years. His works, characterized by a sharp eye, humor, and deep understanding of people and place, are not merely documentary but true artistic creations that have earned wide recognition. International Recognition and Artistic Acclaim Halili’s talent came to full expression in prestigious exhibitions and museums both in Israel and around the world. • Museums: His works have been exhibited at the Israel Museum, the Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv, the National Museum of Cyprus, the Tel Hai Museum of Photography, and the Wilfrid Israel Museum in HaZorea. • Exhibitions: He was selected to participate in international exhibitions in Madrid, Barcelona, and China, and was among 20 artists who represented the story of the working settlement during its centennial celebrations. • Books: His art books, Lemareit Ayin (“At First Glance,” 2012) and Mareh Einayim (“Sight of the Eyes,” 2016), were highly successful, sold out, and distributed widely in cultural and educational institutions. • Honors: The Mamilla Hotel chain chose his works for a global exhibition, and his photographs were selected to decorate the offices of the Minister of Defense and the Chief of Staff at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, underscoring their cultural and artistic value. This year, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Megiddo Regional Council. Halili is both an artist at heart and a documentarian-a creator who shaped the portrait of the Israeli kibbutz, transforming its daily life into eternal works of art. https://photomati.co.il/en/בית-english/