Born in Jerusalem, Nissim Tal holds a degree in Economics and International Relations from the Hebrew University. He also earned a Master’s degree in Education from Columbia University in New York. Tal studied art at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem between 1979-1983 (non-degree program). Additionally, he held various positions in the Budget Department of the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem.

 

Throughout his career, Tal has been involved in art and the management of cultural and art institutions. For 25 years, he served as the director of the Haifa Museums.

 

In the past five years, Tal has worked as a strategic consultant specializing in the establishment and management of museums, while also continuing to create and exhibit his own art.