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Leviathan 2: Jerusalem Diary 1971–1979 – Mikhail Grobman
Step into the raw, unfiltered world of Mikhail Grobman, a poet and artist who emerged from the Moscow nonconformist art scene of the 1960s. A key figure and ideologue of the Second Russian Avant-Garde, Grobman moved to Israel in 1971. Upon arrival, he wrote in his diary: “I have everything a mere mortal needs: talent, family, friends, freedom, a new life.” This volume captures his daily chronicle from 1971 to 1979, continuing the experimental diary practice begun in Russia (published as Leviathan, NLO, 2002).
The book offers an intimate, detailed portrait of Israeli bohemian life. Grobman recounts new surroundings, encounters, exhibitions, museum visits, literary gatherings, debates, and art actions. His notes weave together the mundane and the profound, blending impressions of everyday life with deep reflections on art and existence. He challenges the local academic establishment by pursuing unconventional projects and artistic paths. This is a unique document of a creative mind navigating a new homeland, recording both the vibrant cultural scene and the personal struggle for artistic freedom. A must-read for fans of avant-garde art, diaspora literature, and intimate historical diaries.
