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In this article, the author discusses the work of Israeli artist Larry Abramson and argues that his art can be seen as an allegory of the political and social conditions of Israel and Palestine. Particular focus is given to his painting "Elyakim Chalakim I," which according to the author represents political sovereignty in a divided state. Also discussed are Zionism, the city of Jerusalem, Israel, and the ethnic and religious diversity of the region.