Art

0 Art History

Robert Goldblum in Hadassah · 10 Feb

The Jewish Museum in Manhattan is hosting "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," an exhibition that explores the cultural impact of Queen Esther's story on 17th-century Dutch society.

0 Art Education

How I became a vulgarizer — and why you should become one too

Ken Krimstein in Forward · 4 Feb

Ken Krimstein discusses his role as a "vulgarizer" of history, a term he was introduced to in France, meaning someone who makes complex subjects accessible and engaging for the general public.

0 Art Philosophy

The Job of a Chassidic Artist

Chabad.org · 3 Feb

In a profound interaction with the Rebbe, Chassidic artist Hendel Lieberman learned that an essential aspect of being an artist is the ability to see beyond superficial appearances and capture the inner essence of their subject.

0 Art History

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan

Edwin Salomons' existential art is explored in this retrospective, highlighting his unique contribution to Israeli and Jewish art despite facing marginalization.

0 Art Holocaust

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan

Edwin Salomon, a Jewish Israeli painter born in Romania, is remembered in a retrospective marking the 10th anniversary of his passing.

0 Holocaust Art

Unique Yad Vashem exhibit and street naming highlight NYC’s commitment to remember the Holocaust

Larry Luxner in JTA · 29 Jan

New York City has inaugurated two significant initiatives to honor Holocaust remembrance, coinciding with International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation.

0 Art Culture

How to be a jew … Like Lisa Edelstein

Unorthodox · 29 Jan

Lisa Edelstein discusses her journey from a prominent 80s figure and actress to a painter whose Jewish identity deeply influences her art.

0 Art Culture

How to be a Jew … Like Lisa Edelstein

Unorthodox · 29 Jan

Lisa Edelstein discusses her new art show, 'Dance Me to the End of the World,' emphasizing its Jewish themes and how her cultural heritage influences her work.

0 Art Culture

Famed Jewish expressionist Ben-Zion Weinman will be featured in a NYC exhibition for the first time in 25 years

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 28 Jan

Ben-Zion Weinman, a pioneering Jewish expressionist painter known mononymously as Ben-Zion, will be featured in his first solo exhibition in 25 years at the Maor Art Gallery in Brooklyn.

0 Art Culture

Jules Feiffer, a ‘smartass’ Jew whose work spanned comics and cinema, dies at 95

PJ Grisar in Forward · 21 Jan

Jules Feiffer, a seminal figure in American comics, cinema, and theater, passed away at 95.

0 Art Culture

Dance review: Giselle ‘The dancing is beautiful’

Jewish Chronicle · 20 Jan

The English National Ballet's traditional production of Giselle at the London Coliseum has received accolades for its exquisite dancing and clear narrative.

0 Literature Art

Joanna Chen: Ellipsis, Genesis

MomentMag · 17 Jan

In a new reading for Moment magazine, poet Joanna Chen shares her latest work 'Ellipsis, Genesis.'

0 Communities Art

See the world through the eyes of an autistic poet in a new exhibit by Adam Wolfond and Estée Klar

Culturally Jewish · 14 Jan

Adam Wolfond, an autistic nonverbal artist, showcases his unique artistic approach in a new exhibition at Toronto's Koffler Arts Centre, emphasizing neurodiversity and alternative communication.

0 Television/Film Art

Can one of our most problematic musicals finally overcome its racist past?

Rebecca Salzhauer in Forward · 14 Jan

"Show/Boat: A River," directed by David Herskovits, revisits the classic musical "Show Boat" in the context of its controversial racial themes, blending criticism with homage.

0 Art Politics

An Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur dares to visualize peace in the Middle East — Taylor Swift included

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Jan

Yoni Bloch, an Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur, has released a music video that optimistically imagines a peaceful future in the Middle East, where Israeli and Iranian athletes embrace and Taylor Swift performs in Tel Aviv.

0 Art Culture

Tel Aviv arts center to host event on Yiddish women’s poetry

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 9 Jan

Neve Schechter Center for Contemporary Jewish Culture in Tel Aviv is hosting a distinctive event celebrating Yiddish women's poetry, specifically focusing on the works of poet Celia Dropkin.

0 Art Gender/Identity

This pioneering female artist's Jewish heritage is no longer a secret — but what about the rest of her life?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 8 Jan

Tamara de Lempicka, born Tamara Rosa Hurwitz, was a pioneering Art Deco artist whose life and work are explored in both a new documentary and a Broadway musical.

0 Art History

Visiting the artists’ village in the south of France where Chagall is buried

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Jan

The artists' village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence in the south of France, a historical haven for creatives like Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso, continues to attract art lovers and celebrities alike.

0 Art Culture

A Fabric Artist on Quilting Jewish Content

Louise Silk in Hadassah · 8 Jan

Louise Silk, a quiltmaker and fabric artist, reflects on her extensive career through a special exhibition at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh.

0 Art Jewish Law

A Fabric Artist on Quilting Jewish Identity

Louise Silk in Hadassah · 8 Jan

Louise Silk, a renowned quiltmaker from Pittsburgh, showcases her work at the Heinz History Center in an exhibition titled "A Patchwork Life."

0 Art History

The Menorah, the Rebbe and the Aesthetics of Transcendence: A Response to Reviel Netz

Eli Rubin in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Dec 2024

Eli Rubin examines the aesthetic philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, focusing on his preference for a straight-branched menorah inspired by Maimonides’ drawing over the ornate, curved design depicted on ancient Roman monuments.

0 Art Culture

5 Jewish landmarks at the New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show

Gabe Friedman in JTA · 26 Dec 2024

The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, a beloved tradition since 1992, features an array of model trains circulating through miniature architectural landmarks made from natural materials.

0 Art History

2024 in review: Jewish art

Jewish Chronicle · 24 Dec 2024

The past year's Jewish art scene reflects profound themes of resilience, personal history, and socio-political reactions.

0 Culture Art

Why the chanukiah is the best Jewish symbol of all

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

The chanukiah, an essential symbol of Chanukah, embodies the resilience and spirit of Jewish tradition while also serving as a canvas for artistic expression.

0 Art History

Salvador Dali’s little-known series about the founding of Israel comes to a Holocaust museum on Long Island

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 17 Dec 2024

Salvador Dali's "Aliyah, the Rebirth of Israel" series is now exhibited at the Holocaust Memorial Tolerance Center in Glen Cove, Long Island.

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