Tel Aviv : Analog Creation Makes a Strong Comeback with PhotoSynthesis

PhotoSynthesis

This week, Tel Aviv will host the second edition of PhotoSynthesis, a unique event celebrating analog art in all its forms — photography, handcrafted printing, and music.

At the heart of the program is a live analog printing demonstration. Conducted in a darkroom set up on-site, the performance will reveal to the audience the entire process of developing and printing a photograph. Each stage — from chemical baths to the gradual emergence of the image — will be projected onto the studio walls. A rare, visual, and meditative spectacle that highlights the beauty of craftsmanship in an era dominated by digital technology.

Analog Music and Improvisation

Surrounding this photographic performance, several artists will take the stage. The duo PRADA (Guy Gefen and Shahar Zisman) will present an experimental analog set, blending synthesizers and unique sound textures. They will be joined by Tsahi Sadan and Tomi Perl, who will deliver a fully improvised jam session — a meeting between the founder of the music bar Ha’Anan and the keyboardist of the group Shaman Shaman.

Before and after the live performances, Idan Winber (Alata) and Kobi Bohadana (Ha’Anan) will take over the decks for DJ sets ranging from organic grooves to electronic experimentation.

PhotoSynthesis

The Alliance of Sound and Image

Beyond the performances, visitors will be able to explore a market of original photographic prints, rare vinyl records, and exclusive merchandise created by the partner communities. The event serves as a showcase for the analog revival currently gaining momentum in Tel Aviv, driven by two pioneering collectives: Alata and Ha’Anan.

Founded by photographer Idan Winber, Alata brings together a community of artists committed to returning to tangible creative processes. “In an age of infinite retouching,” Winber explains, “analog practices remind us of the beauty of the process itself — the slowness of the gesture and the power of imperfection.”

Ha’Anan, meanwhile, has become a true musical institution — a bar, record store, and cultural space that serves as a central hub for vinyl lovers and analog sound enthusiasts.

The event will take place at HaTchiya 14, a vast 10,000-square-meter complex built in the 1960s and recently renovated to host studios, workshops, and creative spaces. This industrial building, now a vibrant artistic hub, embodies the dialogue between heritage and innovation at the heart of South Tel Aviv.

📅 Friday, October 17, 2025🕐 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 HaTchiya 14, Studio 118, Tel Aviv🎟️ Free entry

With PhotoSynthesis, Tel Aviv reaffirms its role as a cultural laboratory — a place where experimentation, collaboration, and the nostalgic beauty of analog creation come together in a renewed, vibrant form.

Caroline Haïat