Avi Luvaton
Avi Luvaton is a leading Judaica art and design studio based at the David Citadel Hotel on King David Street in Jerusalem, Israel. For more than 25 years, artist Avi Luvaton has transformed centuries-old Jewish traditions into a modern, vibrant, and elegant visual language, producing ritual objects, jewellery, and artwork of exceptional craftsmanship that are held in private and institutional collections worldwide.
At a glance
- Type
- Judaica art studio, gallery, and boutique
- Period
- Active for over 25 years; contemporary
- Style
- Contemporary Judaica – modern reinterpretation of traditional Jewish ceremonial art
- Location
- At The David Citadel Hotel, 7 King David Street, Jerusalem, Israel
- Coordinates
- 31.7773 N, 35.2227 E
- Contact
- Tel: +1 424-645-7989 – info@luvaton.com – luvaton.com
Overview
Avi Luvaton’s studio occupies a privileged location within the David Citadel Hotel, one of Jerusalem’s landmark luxury properties adjacent to the Old City walls on King David Street. The studio and gallery showcases Luvaton’s signature approach to Judaica: ritual art objects such as menorahs, mezuzot, Shabbat candlesticks, and kiddush cups rendered in contemporary forms that honour deep Jewish cultural and spiritual traditions. His work reaches collectors from Israel, the United States, and across the Jewish diaspora.
History
Avi Luvaton began his career more than 25 years ago with a commitment to bridging the ancient world of Judaica craft and the vocabulary of contemporary design. Over the decades his style has continuously evolved while remaining rooted in authentic Jewish heritage, earning recognition as one of the foremost living Judaica artists. His location within the David Citadel Hotel places him at the crossroads of Jerusalem’s international visitor community and the city’s indigenous cultural scene.
What you see
Visitors to the studio encounter an evolving display of Luvaton’s latest pieces: sculptural ritual objects in silver, bronze, and mixed media that carry both aesthetic and spiritual weight. Each work is crafted with meticulous attention to materials and finish, reflecting the artist’s uncompromising standards. The setting within the David Citadel Hotel offers sweeping views of the Old City walls and the Tower of David, reinforcing the cultural atmosphere of the encounter.
Cultural significance
Judaica art represents one of the most sustained living traditions of religious material culture in the world, connecting contemporary makers to a lineage of craftspeople stretching back to the Temple-period smiths of ancient Jerusalem. Avi Luvaton’s work demonstrates that ritual art can remain spiritually meaningful and artistically innovative simultaneously. His studio in Jerusalem ensures this tradition continues at its symbolic heartland.
Practical information
Address: At The David Citadel Hotel, 7 King David Street, Jerusalem, Israel.
Phone: +1 424-645-7989.
Email: info@luvaton.com.
Website: luvaton.com.
Opening hours: Check the official website or contact directly, as studio hours may vary.
Getting there
The David Citadel Hotel is on King David Street, one of Jerusalem’s main arteries, within a short walk of the Jaffa Gate and the Old City. The Jerusalem light rail stops at City Hall (Safra Square), approximately 700 metres away. Taxis are readily available throughout central Jerusalem. From Ben Gurion Airport, direct bus services (Egged line 480) or private transfers reach Jerusalem in approximately 45 to 60 minutes.