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Buying Art With a Purpose

Alexandra Pucciarelli in Tablet · 25 Jul 2018

Alix Greenberg's innovative platform, ArtSugar, blends art collecting with tikkun olam by donating 5 percent of each sale to a charity chosen by buyers from a diverse list.

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Elton John And Shaina Taub To Create ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Musical

Forward · 2 Jul 2018

Shaina Taub, a Jewish lyricist known for her work in theater, has been selected to write lyrics for the Broadway musical adaptation of "The Devil Wears Prada," collaborating with the renowned composer Elton John.

0 Israel Art

Portrait of an Artist as a Feisty Activist

Tel Aviv Review · 28 May 2018

The text discusses the intertwining of art and politics, questioning whether art that isn't political is simply bad art.

0 Art Israel

Portrait of an Artist as a Feisty Activist

Tel Aviv Review · 28 May 2018

Joshua Simon, a writer, editor, and curator, leads a discussion on the intersection of art and politics in Israeli society, questioning whether art that is not political is inherently bad.

0 Art History

Nice Boy Shares Toy

Jeremy Sigler in Tablet · 24 May 2018

Photographer David Levinthal's loft in Manhattan is filled with an impressive collection of rare and vintage toys, reflecting his passion for collecting.

0 Art History

Chaim Soutine, Modernist Master of Flesh, at the Jewish Museum

Frances Brent in Tablet · 3 May 2018

Chaim Soutine, a modernist painter renowned for his emotive and visceral works, is the focus of a significant exhibition at the Jewish Museum.

0 Literature Art

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 2 May 2018

In 1971, at the peak of his rock n roll fame, Lou Reed, known for his work with the Velvet Underground, surprised many by announcing his decision to shift from music to poetry during a reading at the St. Marks Poetry Project.

0 Art Science

Jewish Contraptions

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 20 Apr 2018

The Contraption exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum features Bernie Lubell, an artist whose kinetic art installation, Theory of Entanglement, blurs the lines between art and human interaction, emphasizing fragility and complexity through machinery made primarily of wood.

0 Culture Art

Chomsky, Rand, Marx And Musk Argue About Technology In New Puppet Show

Forward · 17 Apr 2018

Mexican artist Pedro Reyes debuts a puppet show titled Manufacturing Mischief at MIT, featuring mini versions of Noam Chomsky, Karl Marx, Ayn Rand, and Elon Musk engaging in discussions about technology and ideology.

0 Holocaust Art

German Art Without Jews

Frances Brent in Tablet · 9 Mar 2018

"Before the Fall: German and Austrian Art of the 1930s" at the Neue Galerie is curated by Olaf Peters and focuses on art reflecting the cultural and political fissures preceding WWII and the Holocaust.

0 Art Philosophy

In the Shadow of God: The Mishkan’s “Constructive” Theology

Ranana Dine in Lehrhaus · 5 Mar 2018

The article explores the intersection of art, divinity, and theology through the lens of Betzalel's divine inspiration in constructing the Mishkan as described in the Torah.

0 Art History

The Kabbalah of Rothko

Jeremy Sigler in Tablet · 23 Feb 2018

The text discusses the unique blend of art and spirituality found at the Rothko Chapel in Houston, created by Mark Rothko and funded by the de Menil family.

0 Art Communities

A Portrait of the Marriage of Fred and Marcia Weisman, by David Hockney

David Sugarman in Tablet · 20 Feb 2018

David Hockney's portrait of Fred and Marcia Weisman in "American Collectors" depicts the couple standing apart and looking unhappy, surrounded by their sculptures.

0 History Art

New Exhibit Showcases Treasures of Islamic Medieval Art and Science

Simone Somekh in Tablet · 16 Feb 2018

An exhibit in New York, "Romance and Reason: Islamic Transformations of the Classical Past," showcases over 70 Islamic manuscripts from the National Library of Israel.

0 Culture Art

Across the Pond: Ep. 123

Unorthodox · 8 Feb 2018

This episode of "Across the Pond" was recorded at Limmud Festival in Birmingham, U.K., featuring guests Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell and Gabby Edlin.

0 Art Israel

1968, Turbulent Year In World History, Remembered In New Exhibit

Forward · 17 Jan 2018

A new exhibit at the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York commemorates the tumultuous year of 1968 with 366 black and white photographs, each representing a different day of the year.

0 Art History

Diane Cole in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Jan 2018

Arthur Szyk, a prominent Jewish artist, is recognized for his iconic illustrations in The Haggadah, a Passover favorite imbued with modern and ancient imagery.

0 Literature Art

The Last Bedtime Story: Roz Chast’s Sort-of Tour Guide

Matthue Roth in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Jan 2018

Roz Chast, a renowned cartoonist at the New Yorker, is known for her slice-of-life reflections on relationships, midlife crises, and New York urban living with a blend of wisdom and warmth.

0 Art Israel

Meghan Markle Reportedly Considers Israeli Fashion Designer for Her Royal Wedding Gown

Rachel Shukert in Tablet · 21 Dec 2017

Meghan Markle, the soon-to-be royal spouse of Prince Harry, is reportedly considering Israeli fashion designer Inbal Dror to create her wedding gown, sparking speculation about a non-traditional choice for a royal wedding dress designer.

0 Art Language

Mel Bochner’s Torah

Jeremy Sigler in Tablet · 15 Dec 2017

The TOTAH gallery in the Lower East Side showcased an exhibition featuring Mel Bochner and Alighiero Boetti, two prominent conceptual artists.

0 Art Communities

A Place for the Disabled: on Stage and Screen

Jennifer Richler in Tablet · 14 Dec 2017

Jewish organizations are at the forefront of advocating for greater inclusion of people with physical and cognitive disabilities in all spheres of life, particularly in the performing arts.

0 Culture Art

Chai? Chai Not?

Rich Cohen in Tablet · 14 Dec 2017

This text delves into the author's surprise at Elvis Presley having a Chai necklace, suggesting a Jewish connection, which leads to a contemplation on the significance of the Chai symbol in Jewish culture.

0 Art Education

Peter Saul Sabotages Everything, Including Himself

Jeremy Sigler in Tablet · 30 Nov 2017

Peter Saul's provocative and contradictory paintings have earned him a reputation as a brutally honest storyteller in American postwar art.

0 Art History

Painter William Pachner, ‘Esquire’ Illustrator and Famous Portraitist of Franklin Roosevelt, Dies at 102

Louie Lazar in Tablet · 29 Nov 2017

William Pachner, a renowned artist known for his work as Esquire's art director and his influential World War II illustrations, has died at the age of 102.

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Daddy’s Girl: A Yahrzeit Moment With Malerie Marder

Jeremy Sigler in Tablet · 17 Nov 2017

Malerie Marder, a renowned artist, reflects on her late father, Dr. Victor Marder, a prominent physician, during a poignant moment with a friend in Los Angeles.