Alejandro Glatt is a Mexican-Jewish artist whose vibrant and unexpected medium—fruit, especially the papaya—has become a powerful symbol of Jewish resilience and joy. But after living through October 7th in Tel Aviv, his art took on new urgency. In this episode, Alejandro speaks with Yitzchok Moully about the trauma, the fear, and the wave of antisemitism that followed—and how he chose to respond not with silence, but with more color, more presence, and more unapologetic Jewish creativity.
They talk about resilience through beauty, the power of reclaiming public space with joy, and why Jewish visibility matters now more than ever. Alejandro shares how he's using art to shift narratives, connect people, and remind the world that joy itself can be an act of defiance. This is a powerful and timely conversation about art, identity, and showing up boldly—even when it’s hard.
More about Alejandro:
https://www.instagram.com/alejandroglatt
Artists and creatives Alejandro thinks you should know:
https://www.instagram.com/pilpeled?igsh=emo4YjJ6MHd2Y3dn
https://www.instagram.com/theshvesters?igsh=MXg2ZnB5Y2p3cGR6MA==
https://www.instagram.com/smarcusart?igsh=MWxjeHd4dWs5ODg5Ng==
https://www.instagram.com/orlyanan?igsh=MTQ4ZHAxaDJ3amhk
https://www.instagram.com/timetobehappygallery?igsh=MTNmZWV1YTRha2Q3eA==
https://www.instagram.com/tylergoldflower?igsh=bTR6ajhyMDZ0aG1n
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