Ben Avram

Edward Philips, Ben Avram (; born 1941) is an artist who was born in Bombay, India and immigrated to Israel as a teenager. He graduated from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in 1965 and continues to call Jerusalem his home.

Most of Ben Avram's oil paintings and watercolors portrays Israeli cities, religious festivals, and Bible stories. He paints in creamy sensual tones incorporating symbols such as doves, a menorah, and Shabbat candles.

Exhibitions 1964 Group exhibitions in the United States and Canada 1977 Safrai Gallery, Jerusalem 1981–1986 Artexpo, New York City 1981–1986 Artexpo, Los Angeles 2001–current Blue and White Art Gallery, Jerusalem

Auction record The auction record for a painting by Ben Avram is $6,875. This record was set by The Twelve Tribes, a 47.24 by 31.5 inch oil painting on canvas sold 28 December 2010 at Matsa for Public Auctions-Matsa Gallery (Tel Aviv).