Art

Martin Greenfield is a renowned figure in mens fashion, having tailored suits for top personalities like President Obama and celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Johnny Depp.
Israeli artist Dani Gal's installation "As from Afar" at the Jewish Museum explores the unexpected late-life friendship between Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal and Nazi architect Albert Speer.
The article discusses the work of comics scholar Steve Bergson, who explores comic books with Jewish content, highlighting various Jewish superheroes and stories within the comic book world.
Yihye Haybi, a Jewish man from Yemen, worked at a medical clinic where he excelled as a medical assistant and photographer, despite photography being illegal in Yemen at the time.
The grandfather of Elliot Rodger, the suspect in the California mass killing, was George Rodger, a renowned British photojournalist known for taking iconic photos of Jewish survivors and mass graves at liberated concentration camps during World War II.
Stanley Allan Sherman, a maskmaker with a career spanning over 30 years, creates intricate masks for a diverse clientele ranging from pro-wrestlers to performers like Philippe Petit.
The article discusses Hollywood's approach to religious-themed movies, noting upcoming releases like "Noah," "Son of God," and "Exodus."
The article discusses the dilemma faced by fans of Woody Allen following allegations of sexual abuse by his stepdaughter, Dylan Farrow.
American presidents have had a long history of interacting with Jewish artists, from President Monroe attending a play by Jewish playwright Isaac Harby in 1817 to Teddy Roosevelt inspiring Israel Zangwill's play "The Melting Pot" in 1908.
Susan Sontag's 1977 essay collection "On Photography" remains eerily prescient, especially in today's world where everything seems to culminate in a photograph.
The text explores the life and experiences of a Jewish family involved in the market trade in northern England during the mid-20th century.
Israeli illustrator and cartoonist Shay Charka has created a comic book adaptation of three stories by Nobel laureate S.Y. Agnon, known for expressing ideas through stories rather than abstract concepts.
Vanessa Davis' book "Make Me a Woman" features comic strips originally seen in Tablet Magazine, examining aspects of Jewish identity and daily life.
MetaMaus: A Look Inside a Modern Classic explores Art Spiegelman's journey from creating humorous Wacky Packages and underground comics to his seminal graphic novel "Maus," depicting the Holocaust with Jews as mice and Nazis as cats.
"16mm Postcards: Home Movies of American Jewish Visitors to 1930s Poland" is an exhibit at the Yeshiva University Museum showcasing films taken by American visitors to Poland before World War II.
"Sukkah City" was a unique architectural competition initiated by Joshua Foer and Roger Bennett to challenge designers to create innovative sukkot, temporary structures central to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
Israeli artist Rafram Chaddad, known for documenting Jewish heritage in Libya, recounts his five-month imprisonment in a Libyan jail in 2010 in his book "Rafram's Guide to Libyan Jail."
"Bad Jews" a play by Joshua Harmon, explores the comedic scenario of three grandchildren vying for their late grandfather's cherished chai necklace, a symbol featuring Hebrew letters that represent life.
The text describes the evolution of Israeli fashion, from the austerity measures of the early years of the State of Israel to the present rift in the industry regarding fashion events.
Oscar Rabine, a prominent ex-Soviet artist, gained international attention for organizing the Bulldozer exhibition in 1974, where undercover police destroyed artworks by 40 artists.
Paul Auster's latest book, "Winter Journal," delves into his personal history, covering themes of aging, death, and love, particularly focusing on his mother's passing.
The text briefly mentions a festival in Toronto but does not provide any specific details or information.
Frances Alenikoff, a dancer who passed away at 91, was known for her unique fusion of Israeli, Hasidic, Russian, and Afro-Caribbean influences in her performances with her company Aviv.
Vanessa Davis's latest book, Make Me a Woman, features comic strips that were originally published in Tablet Magazine, while her first collection of diary comics, Spaniel Rage, was released in 2005.
Vanessa Davis' latest book, "Make Me a Woman," features comic strips originally seen in Tablet Magazine, while her first collection of diary comics, "Spaniel Rage," was released in 2005.

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