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Gil Royter

Designer & Design Entrepreneur

Gil Reuter is a designer, design entrepreneur, and, as some would call him, a trendologist.

A graduate of the Visual Communication Department at Shenkar College, Gil also completed a certificate program in Design Forecasting for the Fashion and Textile Industries at Central Saint Martins (CSM), London.

With extensive experience collaborating with leading design companies in both the Israeli and international design industries, Gil has developed broad expertise across multiple design disciplines and a genuine passion for sharing the knowledge, insights, and recommendations he has gained throughout his career. His personal motto is DARE TO SHARE!

Among his many projects, Gil curated the PASS FORWARD exhibition at the Holon Farm Gallery, the Designers' Pavilion at the Plasto Ispak Exhibition, and has created innovative design content for some of Israel's leading design companies. He also curated the "Peekers" exhibition in collaboration with Xnet as part of Tel Aviv Illustration Week, while continuing to mentor and support a wide range of projects by Israeli designers and creators.

Gil leads design tours for architects and interior designers at major international design exhibitions in Milan, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and New York, as well as design tours in Tel Aviv together with Adi Fogel, promoting local creativity and Israeli design.

instagram.com/gilroyter | royteron1@gmail.com | 054-9727290

Art Picks by Gil Royter

We sat down with Gil for a brief chat... in which he shared his unique selection journey with us:

Gil, briefly describe the collection you curated?
"A place where one can still breathe"
"I combined distinct graphic works with unique photographs and original pieces, harmoniously weaving in touches of optimistic nature that bring a smile, alongside a moderate and considered human presence. I chose to curate only colorful works, not black and white. The reason is that the urban gray closes in on me daily, and I have an intense longing to indulge and be enveloped by the endless expanses beyond the city's clamor..."

And what guided you in choosing the artworks?
"The artistic theme that accompanied me in selecting the works was my desire to connect with myself, with my quiet, with the shining sun and the falling shadow. My daily life, the one I've grown accustomed to, is often a bit lonely and a bit stressful, and I still try to find small sparks of happiness in it. Bright sparks of light and color that allow me to love, to rejoice, and to receive so much, so much strength. Strength to give without wanting to take, and strength to bestow much grace and much touch, to anyone who needs it. And all of this has a taste. Even when the taste is gone..."
(The inspiration for the text is from the wonderful song "We all need grace" by Nathan Zach)

What is your earliest memory of art?
"My first memory of art is a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. London has always been my artistic and design wellspring, and the museum is my favorite."

And what led you to start collecting art?
"I collect art as part of my life's journey - I acquire pieces to mark important events, birthdays, or just to make myself feel good."

Do you have any advice you'd like to give to a budding collector?
"My advice is to follow your heart! With what you love, not with what matches the color of the sofa. Visit studios, galleries, and museums and be open to a wide variety of styles."

And finally...?
"A good time to give a shout-out to 'Gallery 1of135' which allows the general and professional public to be exposed to a wide and colorful range of art in various mediums. I love the combination of original works and limited editions."

Thank you, Gil, it was a pleasure!
We view designers as full partners and quality ambassadors to promote and assist in art education in general, and Israeli art in particular. It's easy to see how the works Gil chose can, even for a moment, instill in us hope and optimism for better and calmer days!