Art

Adina Hoffman discusses the architectural contributions and lives of three significant figures in Jerusalem during the British Mandate period (1920-1948).
The text discusses the impact of the controversial exhibition "Harlem on My Mind" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969, highlighting how it polarized various communities and rekindled interest in Harlem.
Prof. Michael Levin discusses the significant role of Jewish-German architect Richard Kaufmann, who was hired in 1920 as the chief planner of the Zionist community and had a major influence on shaping the modern landscape of Israel.
Adina Hoffman, an Israeli-American writer, discusses her book "Till We Have Built Jerusalem: Architects of a New City" with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on three architects - a Jew, an Englishman, and an Arab - who played key roles in shaping modern Jerusalem's skyline in the early 20th century.
The article discusses the relationship between the famous artist Rembrandt and the Jewish community.
Howard Jacobson explores the themes of literature, Jewish identity, and the character of Shylock in his works Zoo Time and Shylock Is My Name.
There is a growing call for increased diversity in comic book adaptations, exemplified by debates over the casting of characters like Iron Fist and Aquaman.
Guest Ben Ostrower, known for creating Bernie Sanders' logo, discusses the evolution of campaign logos, particularly how the Obama campaign elevated branding in elections.
Dr. Adar Yarum from Ben Gurion University discusses Cyriac of Ancona, a 15th-century traveler considered Europe's first archaeologist for unveiling ancient Classical wonders to Renaissance Italy.
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah explore the infiltration of human rights organizations by right-wing moles, questioning what actions should be taken.
This episode of Unorthodox features discussions on a range of topics, including Bar Refaeli's pregnancy, Mel Gibson's return to the spotlight, and interviews with guests like painter Archie Rand, who discusses his ambitious project depicting all 613 Jewish mitzvot in his book "The 613."
Robert Capa, the renowned photojournalist, captured iconic moments in history, including Israel's establishment in 1948 by David Ben-Gurion.
Assaf Gamzou, curator at the Israeli Cartoon Museum, discusses a new exhibition showcasing Bible stories depicted in caricatures, exploring the connection between cartoons and Judaism.
The article discusses the stage production of "The Rothschilds & Sons" by Sheldon Harnick, Jerry Bock, and Sherman Yellen, focusing on the story of the Rothschild banking family's rise to power in Europe.
Renowned Israeli painter Yosl Bergner, son of prolific Yiddish poet Melekh Ravitch, is celebrated for his artistic talent and family legacy.
Philip Roth's novella "The Ghost Writer" features a discussion between the character Nathan Zuckerman and the writer E.I. Lonoff, resembling Bernard Malamud and Henry Roth, about the life and art of fiction, where Lonoff mentions the complex life of Abravanel, likely referring to Saul Bellow.
Joann Sfar, a prominent French comic book creator, delves into Jewish themes in his works, notably exploring the challenges of anti-Semitism and Jewish identity in Europe.
Dr. Noa Lavie, a sociologist at Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College, explores the influence of capitalism and art on reality television in Israel and beyond.
Dr. Edna Barromi Perlman, a photography scholar and professor at the University of Haifa, discusses with host Gilad Halpern the significance of landscape photography in Palestine/Eretz Israel/the Holy Land, highlighting its role as a political and ideological tool in the region's history.
Dr. Edna Barromi Perlman discusses how early landscape photography in Israel became a powerful political and ideological tool, exploring the concept of Landscape Orientalism in the Holy Land.
Dr. Susan Nashman Fraiman, an art historian at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, discusses her research on the development of candle-lighting practices, particularly the Shabbat Lamp, among Ashkenazi Jews.
Sheldon Adelson, a Jewish casino tycoon and major political donor, is now the proud owner of a painting by former U.S. President George W. Bush, known for his amateur art since 2012.
The 29th Annual Purim Ball at the Jewish Museum was a lively event attended by over 700 guests, raising $2 million.
Artist Alexsandro Palombo sparked controversy with his series of drawings depicting 'The Simpsons' as famished inmates of Auschwitz, using Nazi Holocaust imagery to educate future generations about the atrocities of the Holocaust.
Despite the vast knowledge found in the Babylonian Talmud about classical Jewish life, law, and culture from the 3rd to the 6th century C.E., there has been little surviving historical context beyond the text itself.

Top authors in Art

account_boxAndrew Lapin
account_boxAndrew Silow-Carroll
account_boxJulia Gergely
account_boxCindy Scarr
account_boxBeth Harpaz
account_boxLior Zaltzman
account_boxJackie Hajdenberg
account_boxPJ Grisar
account_boxLaura Hodes
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