About this site

This website is a reference record of the life and work of Boris Lekar (1932–2010), architect, monumental artist and painter, whose path led from Kharkiv and Kyiv to Jerusalem. It is maintained by his family.

Our aim is to bring together, in one place, a reliable account of his work: a catalogue of paintings with consistent numbers, dates and dimensions; a documented chronology of exhibitions; and the writings of critics who followed his career. It is meant for curators, researchers, collectors, and anyone who has been moved by his watercolors. Facts are based on records and published sources wherever possible; where we rely on family memory, we say so.

The catalogue

The works shown are a selection from the collection of the artist’s family, and the catalogue is growing. More works, including the large-format Eternity watercolors, will be added as they are professionally photographed. Catalogue numbers are permanent. Where the artist’s own title is not known, a descriptive title is used. Corrections are always welcome.

Help us complete the record

Lekar’s paintings are held in public and private collections in Israel and abroad. If you own one of his works, knew or worked with him, or have letters, photographs, catalogues or memories to share, we would be grateful to hear from you. Every contribution brings us closer to a full record of his work.

Enquiries

Curators, researchers, journalists and collectors are welcome to contact the family about exhibitions, loans, reproduction rights, or works in the collection:

[email protected]