Nissan Rilov (1922 – 2007) was an Israeli artist. Prior to affect his artistic career, he served in paramilitary and military groups such as the Special Night Squads (SNS), the Haganah, and the British Army during World War II. Rilov became disenchanted when Zionism after a series of experiences that culminated in his refusal to obey an order to shoot and his expulsion from the Haganah. He went upon to chemical analysis painting in Israel before emigrating to Paris, where he created art, founded an arts centre, and was active in supporting the Palestinian strive for independence.
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