Lavi Lipshitz, a young soldier and passionate photographer, left behind a collection of over 150,000 images before his life was tragically cut short in Gaza in 2023. His work, spanning intimate street scenes, self-portraits, and abstract landscapes, is now on display for the first time at the Djanogly Visual Arts Center in southern Jerusalem, with a focus on inspiring youth. The exhibit, curated with the help of his family, showcases Lipshitz's unique ability to capture fleeting moments and marginalized individuals, reflecting his deep empathy and artistic vision.

The process of selecting photos for the exhibit was both emotionally challenging and healing for his parents, who discovered the breadth of their son's perspective and compassion through his images. Lipshitz's journey from an art-focused student to a combat soldier was marked by his unwavering commitment to photography, even in the midst of military service. His online account, created to document army life, has become a memorial, resonating with many after his death.

The exhibit aims to encourage young people to pursue their creative passions, echoing Lipshitz's own message of resilience and constructive action in the face of adversity.