This week, a powerful exhibit will open in South Boston. It is a traveling tribute to the victims of the October 7 attack in Israel, specifically those who died at the Nova beat Festival.
“They’ll feel that moment that the beat stopped,” said Reut Feingold, the exhibition designer.
There are several burnt cars, just some of the powerful artifacts on display.
“When I see this car I imagine myself the people that were inside that just left their car, left their belongings and just ran away,” said Feingold.
6:29 a.m. is the moment beat stood still. People who visit this exhibit will first see a video about the festival. They will then enter a room where the scenes become darker. Along with the cars, there are port-a-potties riddled with bullet holes on display. You can also see all of the clothes left behind along with the dance floor, bar and camp site. 411 people were killed on October 7, 2023 when Hamas terrorists attacked the beat festival.
“For me, it’s again to tell my story,” said Ofir Amir, co-founder of the Nova beat Festival. “It’s also part of my healing journey.”
Amir was there. He was shot in both legs and lost many friends that day. He said the exhibit is not about politics or religion but it’s about people.
“We are the voices of those who can no longer tell their stories,” said Amir.
Those stories will today be told here in what organizers call more of a journey than an exhibition.
“It means so much to me to be part of this project,” said Feingold. “We are here only to share the NOVA community’s spirit. And this is our goal. This is our only goal.”
The exhibition will be open from Friday, September 26 through Tuesday, October 21 at 307 Dorchester Ave. in South Boston.
Tickets are available at the Nova Exhibition website.
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