b. 1969, Israel

Lives and works in Tel Aviv

Nira Pereg's work deals with ways that social structures intersect with the authority of the individual. Typically, her projects are documentary based, but ironically transform reality into an quasi-theatrical events. Using complex editing techniques and various-scaled multimedia installations, Pereg's interest in social schemes draws on a unique and personal perspective. Re-looking at the "other" is a primary concern in her work practice and every day life, and often builds on periods of intense travel and close observation. Pereg, born in in Israel, spent the 90s in New-York, where she received a B.F.A from Cooper Union. She graduated from the Bezalel M.F.A studio programe in Jerusalem, and has been teaching internationally ever since. Pereg's works have been exhibited at PS 1 New York, HDK Berlin, ZKM Karlsruhe, the Israeli Museum in Jerusalem, and at various festival and galleries