An Israeli poet, playwright, author, songwriter, broadcaster, journalist, art critic, satirist and translator. Gefen was born and raised in Nahalal. Following his military service he moved to Tel-Aviv and started to publish his poems. With time he became part of the mythological group "Lul". In 1972 Gefen started, in addition to writing poems, to publish a weekly column in "Ma'ariv" supplement "Sofshavu'a" and to write songs which became very popular. Composed in 1974 a musical review by the name of "Ze Hakol Bayntaim", which was very successful. Gefen composed during the years seven additional performances in which he criticized society, the authorities and the government. His views, to the left wing of the political map, drew fire both from public figures and from the general public which claimed that Gefen is "not Jewish". Gefen retired from performances in 1989 and decided to focus on writing only. Published novels, plays and numerous children's books.
17 photos and 15 negatives in color of Yehonatan Gefen. Gefen is seen in most of the photos with other artists, next to him a pack of cigarettes "Red Marlboro" and a glass with an alcoholic beverage. Amongst the artists seen with Gefen: Shmulik Kraus, Gidi Gov, Shalom Hanoch, Churchill, Popik Arnon, Ruti Navon. A dozen negatives are for a poster (with Danny Litani) and in three of the negatives Gefen is seen reading a text in a Peace Convention.

Nelson was a famous character in the Israeli Bohemian circles. He was arrested by the Egyptians in July 1957, on the dock of a Danish boat which crossed the Suez Canal, was imprisoned and tortured for spying for Israel. Nelson was released in August of the same year, following the intervention of the UN. In his interrogation it was discovered that he transferred military secrets to the Egyptians. He was put on trial and sentenced to conditional imprisonment for two years and a fine of £1,000. Nelson worked as a journalist and a public relations person, managed the bar "Sof HaOlam" in Eilat and later established in Taba "The Village of Rafi Nelson". This village was the focus of Bohemian life and a center of musical and cultural activities from the late 1960s until the 1980s. The image of Nelson as a "Macho", with his motorcycle and beard, made him famous all over Israel. He promoted "Budweiser" Beer. He shaved his famous beard in an advertisement for "Bono" razor blades.
26 photos of Rafi Nelson.
Most of the photos are from the 1960s and 70s, from Nelson's village, with guests and artists from Israel and from abroad. A minority of the photos is in color. The collection includes several large portraits