As part of a new initiative by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality’s Arts Department, Bezeq utility shafts – the round structures found across the city – have been decorated with distinctive murals. Often mistakenly assumed to be advertising columns, the structures are part of Bezeq’s telecommunications infrastructure. The project turns them into urban art landmarks that enrich the public space.
More than 60 artists responded to the municipality’s open call, and a professional committee selected several proposals. Each work was designed for its physical and cultural surroundings, drawing on local history and the lively street life of Tel Aviv-Yafo.
The Works and Artists
- Uri Ben Natan, 48 Yehuda Halevi Street – “Boy Catching Stars,” a poetic image of skies, stars and butterflies.
- Batia Kolton, corner of Lincoln and Koresh streets – a work dedicated to the female telephone operators who worked in the area during the 1950s.
- Daniel Oxenberg, 43 Yitzhak Sadeh Street – Tel Aviv’s local vegetation, including ficus, hibiscus and citrus.
- Moshe Tarka, corner of Yehuda Halevi and Bezalel Yafe streets – a girl riding a wild horse, representing courage and freedom.
- Paul Rosenboim, corner of Yigal Alon and Givat HaTahmoshet streets – patterns and organic forms inspired by local plant life.
The public is invited to walk between the shafts and view the works. The municipality is asking residents and visitors to protect the artworks, respect art in the public space and avoid attaching notices to them.
