​​​​​The Freak Show was a way of entertainment in the 19th century and ​the first half of the 20th century throughout Britain and America. These shows were part of travelling fairs and circuses, in which ​unusual humans and animals were shown.

The so-called "freaks" were often disabled, or people of colour. Their suffering offered enjoyable nights-out ​for the crowds who gathered to come and watch them.  

Ceramic artist Lior Kesem Hamama dedicates this exhibition to the "Freak Show". The exhibition takes place in ​The Farm Gallery (Hachava) Holon​.

The artist is influenced by Director Tim Burton, who is well-known from films such as Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Beetlejuice and Batman. Her artcrafts also show goth​ and darkness.

Hamama reflects the pain and feelings of the characters, who unfortunately were referred to as outcasts and freaks due to various disabilities, or ​just becuase they were ​differnet from the norms.

Curator: Ilana Carmeli Lenner