Israeli archeologists Sunday announced a historic find near Jerusalem’s Western Wall. The discovery of a 2,000 year-old clay seal confirms written accounts of ritual practices in the biblical Jewish temple. The button-sized artifact is stamped with the Aramaic words “pure for God.” Archeologists suggest that it was used to certify the food and animals used in sacrificial ceremonies. Archaeologist Ronny Reich of Haifa University told the Associated Press that the seal dates from between the …More

On a steamy July evening in the heart of Williamsburg Brooklyn, urban contemporary artists hailing from 7 different countries explored the subject of religious practice in the exhibition RITUAL curated by HONEYCOMB and hosted at the Causey Contemporary Gallery. Based in Buenos Aires, Trystan Bates started Honeycomb to promote young contemporary and fresh artists and to build bridges between communities. He saw a great divide between fresh artists and fine artists and brought them together to further each side and …More