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Fashion photographer Bryce Thompson pairs Holocaust survivors with celebrities in new collection

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 24 Apr

Fashion photographer Bryce Thompson has launched a powerful project titled Borrowed Spotlight, which pairs Holocaust survivors with Hollywood celebrities to highlight survivor stories and promote Holocaust awareness.

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How this Marc Chagall painting explains Pope Francis' soul

Talya Zax in Forward · 21 Apr

Pope Francis had a profound appreciation for Marc Chagall's 1938 painting, 'White Crucifixion,' which depicted the immense suffering of the Jews during the Nazi regime.

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Visual Moment | The Secret Life of an Art Deco Diva

Diane M. Bolz in Moment · 16 Apr

Tamara de Lempicka was a pioneering Art Deco artist known for her glossy portraits and sensual nudes that epitomized the style of the 1920s.

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Every shard pulled from the ground tells the same story—Hebrew | Eylon levy with Doron Spielman

Israel: State of a Nation · 16 Apr

In a conversation between Eylon Levy and Doron Spielman, the Vice President of the City of David Foundation, the focus is on the archeological findings in Jerusalem that attest to the ancient presence and enduring history of the Jewish people in the region.

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The excavation revealed an ancient Jewish pilgrimage route | Eylon Levy with Doron Spielman

Israel: State of a Nation · 12 Apr

The video highlights the discovery of an ancient Jewish pilgrimage route that dates back 600 years before the advent of Islam, uncovering significant historical evidence of early Jewish presence in the region.

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The "City of David" isn’t inside the old city walls | Doron Spielman with Eylon Levy

Israel: State of a Nation · 11 Apr

Doron Spielman, Vice President of the City of David Foundation, engages in a conversation with Eylon Levy about the historical and archaeological significance of the City of David, which lies outside the current walls of Jerusalem's Old City.

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David Sassoon, the Jewish royal designer who dressed Princess Diana, dies at 92

Grace Gilson in JTA · 11 Apr

David Sassoon, the esteemed fashion designer co-directing the couture house Belville Sassoon, passed away at the age of 92.

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Nazis are praising Hitler's art prowess. But was he really any good?

Mira Fox in Forward · 11 Apr

With the rise of unregulated speech on social media, Adolf Hitler's art is being reassessed by neo-Nazis, who argue it surpasses modernist Jewish artists like Mark Rothko.

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The Life & Work of Maus Cartoonist Art Spiegelman with Philip Dolin and Jennifer Bardi

MomentMag · 10 Apr

Art Spiegelman's work, especially his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel 'Maus,' has been pivotal in establishing comics as a serious storytelling art form.

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The Life and Work of Maus Cartoonist Art Speigelman with Philip Dolin and Jenifer Bardi

Moment in Moment · 10 Apr

Art Spiegelman is renowned for his significant contribution to the comic art form, particularly with his groundbreaking graphic novel 'Maus', which won a Pulitzer Prize.

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Sotheby’s to auction earliest known kiddush cup

Grace Gilson in Forward · 4 Apr

A historic kiddush cup, believed to be the earliest known Jewish artifact from the Middle Ages, will be auctioned by Sothebys this fall.

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How Funders Shape Jewish Culture

Sapir · 3 Apr

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in shaping Jewish arts and culture, as funders like Mem Bernstein and Shayna Rose Triebwasser demonstrate through their respective organizations.

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Emunah & the Artist

Sapir · 3 Apr

Exploring the interplay between faith and art, the author delves into the nuances of Hebrew 'emunah' compared to the English 'faith,' highlighting the intrinsic artistic element in Jewish belief.

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Britain’s Tate to return Nazi-looted painting to heirs of Jewish art collector

Grace Gilson in JTA · 31 Mar

The British government has decided to return a Nazi-looted painting to the heirs of Samuel Hartveld, a Jewish art collector who fled Belgium during World War II.

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Book Review | The Colorful Crew Who Unlocked the Past

Robert Alter in Moment · 26 Mar

The review explores Joshua Hammer's "The Mesopotamian Riddle," which delves into the 19th-century race to decipher Sumerian and Akkadian cuneiform scripts that revealed long-lost Mesopotamian civilizations.

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Motherboard: Craft Without Clutter

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Mar

"Motherboard: Craft Without Clutter," by Cindy Scarr, in Mishpacha Magazine, offers practical advice for organizing art supplies in homes, particularly for families with children.

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Parisian theater stages I. B. Singer’s ‘Golem’ in Yiddish and French

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 24 Mar

The Théâtre de la Colline in Paris is hosting "Golem," an innovative multilingual stage adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story, directed by celebrated Israeli filmmaker Amos Gitai.

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This Artist Drew Inspiration from Jewish Gravestones

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 18 Mar

Lili Ország was a Hungarian artist of Jewish origin whose work was deeply influenced by her heritage and the traumas of World War II.

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From Tel Aviv to the Venice Biennale and back: How an Israeli artist took a stand on Gaza

Haaretz Weekly · 16 Mar

Israeli artist Ruth Patir discusses her video installation "(M)otherland," initially intended for the Venice Biennale but kept behind closed doors due to ongoing conflicts involving Israel.

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After more than 500 days of war, these dancers have been literally and figuratively climbing the walls

Stav Ziv in Forward · 14 Mar

Batsheva Dance Company's latest performance, MOMO, choreographed by the esteemed Ohad Naharin, presents a complex narrative told through two seemingly distinct ensembles on stage.

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The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Frances Brent in Moment · 13 Mar

Exploring the iconic story of Esther, The Jewish Museum in New York features an exhibition titled "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," which runs until August 10.

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Purim Illuminated

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Mar

The exhibition "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt" at the Jewish Museum offers a captivating exploration of Queen Esther's influence on 17th-century Dutch art and society.

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World War II's Unrecovered Art

MomentMag · 7 Mar

Historian Jonathan Petropolous dives into the complex world of Nazi-looted art during a discussion of the PBS documentary “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief.”

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Why Queen Esther was the star in the age of Rembrandt's Amsterdam

PJ Grisar in Forward · 6 Mar

In the 17th century Netherlands, Queen Esther's story resonated strongly, serving as a cultural bridge for the newly free Dutch society and the burgeoning Jewish community, particularly as depicted in an extensive exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Manhattan.

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At a Dan Friedman exhibition, the bizarre joy of being Dan Friedman

Dan Friedman in Forward · 26 Feb

Dan Friedman reviews an exhibition celebrating the work of the late designer Dan Friedman at Superhouse in New York City.

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