Rom Barnea is a Tel Aviv based multidisciplinary cultural entrepreneur, producer, photographer, social activist and curator.
Cofounder, Creative director at Pendulum creative agency.
FEATURED PROJECTS:
A SINKING SEA
2022
Aerial photography
An NFT genesis charity collection aimed at rehabilitating the Dead Sea
Mid East Storytellers
2020-present
Curation, facilitation
Mid East Storytellers is an amplifying platform for content created by Palestinian and Israeli Peacebuilders.
Produced with Noa Urbach (PENDULUM), ALLMEP and B8 of Hope
SELECTED WORK:
Pendulum group exhibition. Curated by Rom. Displayed at Kulturmarkthalle, Berlin & Cukoo’s Nest, Jaffa galleries. Poster designed by Or Edny
Action Cards – Photo-therapy playing cards which were created alongside children with special needs by Rom's facilitation. A partnership with Chimes Israel.
Excerpt from Fish Out of Sea’s book, featuring work by Refugees living in camps on the greek islands of Chios & Lesvos
IN/OUT, 2019 – A photography exhibit curated and produced by Rom in partnership with ENOSH, Israeli Mental Health Association
Action for the Oceans, displayed at Selina Chelsea, NYC for the UN’s World Oceans Day 2021. Featuring the work of youth climate activists from all over the globe. Produced by Noa Urbach (PENDULUM) and Rom, alongside Peace Boat US.
Creatures Made of Sand, 2018, Feauturette directed by Rom & Omer Barnea
The West Bank & Me, photojounalism project, 2020
Workshop process, ENOSH Mental Health Association
In Our Eyes. Group photography exhibition produced for Equal rights for the disabled month, Hertzliya, Israel.
LUMINO, 2019, Salvaged wood light fixtures made with Nimrod Astarhan
ASPECTRUM, 2020, curation and facilitation of a group project cerated by parents to children with ASD.
Fish Out Of Sea exhibit at Whitebox Gallery, NYC, In cooperation with VICE Impact