Tomer Ganihar

Tomer Ganihar (Hebrew: תומר גניהר) (born in 1970) is an Israeli photographer and writer. Ganihar, a self-taught artist, is known for his distinctive photographic style that employs only color film and natural light. His work, which often captures the dynamics of Israeli youth culture, has been exhibited in various museums and galleries worldwide, including the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the Helsinki City Art Museum, and the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York City.

Ganihar's early photography focused on the Israeli young counterculture scene, documenting rave parties and nightclubs. This body of work presents an alternative, cosmopolitan aspect of Israeli life, contrasting with the region's conflicts.

In addition to his photography, Ganihar has published a book of selected essays titled Electricity in the Air (2001), a collection of short stories, Welcome to Texas (1996), and a novel, Sodom-City (2015). His writings explore themes similar to those in his photography, often focusing on modern spirituality and cultural issues. Ganihar has also engaged in filmmaking, writing and directing Prophet on the Run (2008), a 54-minute fiction film.