The Vertical Gallery: Jerusalem’s Creative Underground

Jerusalem’s art scene is shifting away from traditional galleries and into the rugged industrial lofts of Talpiot and Givat Shaul. In this episode, we dive into the work of Jenna Romano, a multidisciplinary artist and writer who has become the primary chronicler of the city’s creative pulse through her platform, The Jerusalem Art Scene. From archiving over 500 exhibitions to co-founding the record-breaking In Print Art Book Fair at Hansen House, Romano is building the essential infrastructure for a community that thrives on political friction and experimentation. We explore the concept of the "Vertical Gallery," the importance of preserving ephemeral street art, and how "accessible collecting" is inviting a new generation of buyers into the fold. This is a look at how art survives and scales in a city defined by its layers of history and modern industrial grit.