PoppyPink Performance Rehearsal // Central Park // June 18, 2024 // Photos courtesy of: Yonatan Mishal, Arbel Rabi, Hilla Shapira, Renana Neuman, Yael Dresdner

PoppyPink is a minimalist performance piece set in Central Park, New York, marking the one-year memorial of October 7th. This powerful work is designed to raise awareness of the Israeli hostage crisis and advocate for human rights. The performance centers around an unraveling dress, symbolizing the suffering and tragedy faced by the innocent hostages.

Crafted by acclaimed pioneer fashion designer Haya Nir, the pink dress embodies resilience, hope, and healing. Composed of 2,530 feet of knitted yarn, it represents the 253 people abducted from Israel to the Gaza Strip.

The Dress will be displayed at the Jewish Museum in New York on Oct 24-25.

The Performance will take place on Oct 27.

We pray for the safe return of the hostages and for peace in the Middle East and the world.


  • Feeling the pain deeply in my body, I had to create an art piece that involved my physical presence. In the 'PoppyPink' performance, as my beautiful pink knitted dress unravels, the trauma of the lives of the Israeli hostages is revealed, and the thread of hope left behind is to find them and bring them home.

    Lilac Madar

AI Image: Ilanit Shamia

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  • About PoppyPink

    PoppyPink is a minimalist performance piece set in Central Park, New York, marking the one-year memorial of October 7th. This powerful work is designed to raise awareness of the Israeli hostage crisis and advocate for human rights. The performance centers around an unraveling dress, symbolizing the suffering and tragedy faced by the innocent hostages.

    We pray for the safe return of the hostages and for peace in the Middle East and the world.

  • View PoppyPink Dress

    PoppyPink dress will be displayed at the Jewish Museum in New York for 2 days only! Oct 24-25. During this time, visitors are invited to express their solidarity, offer prayers, and engage with the project.Crafted by acclaimed fashion designer Haya Nir, known for her iconic boutique "Katomenta" and her volunteer work with “Ayin Tova,” which supports evacuees from October 7th, this pink dress embodies resilience, hope, and healing. It is composed of 2,530 feet of knitted yarn, representing the 253 people abducted from Israel to the Gaza Strip.

  • Walk with Me

    Walk with me in solidarity, hope, and remembrance. The PoppyPink performance will take place on Oct 27 at noon in Central Park, New York. Join us for this meaningful event by signing up to receive location details and updates. Together, we can make a powerful statement.

  • Knit / Crochet PoppyPink Flowers

    Beautifully Jewish—The knitters' community is knitting/crocheting PoppyPink Flowers to wear at the performance as a sign of remembrance and solidarity. Shania Bilow prepared a pattern and tutorials. Click here to get instructions and join the PoppyPink community.

  • Bring Them Home Now

    "Feeling the pain deeply in my body, I had to create an art piece that involved my physical presence. In the 'PoppyPink' performance, as my beautiful pink knitted dress unravels, the trauma of the lives of the Israeli hostages is revealed, and the thread of hope left behind is to find them and bring them home."

    Lilac Madar

  • Support the Cause

    Support PoppyPink and help us raise awareness through art in Central Park, NYC. Your contribution matters in bringing this powerful performance to life. Stay connected with project updates and a heartfelt thank-you. Be part of the movement by visiting the link to donate and make a difference. Thank you for your generosity and support.