Born in Tel Aviv, Israel (1927-2009). Writer, publicist, filmmaker, painter and sculptor. Wrote many books, directed and scripted several films, wrote songs, plays and more. He was also engaged in painting and sculpture. He was a regular columnist in several newspapers. He won the Brenner Award (1998) and other awards Amos Kenan who lived in Tel Aviv is commemorated on a sign that appears in his place of residence on Bar-Kochva Street