Tag: Art

In his new series "Silent Running," figurative artist David Stern captures the essence of the horrors of October 7th, when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, bringing chaos and violence.
The article contemplates what philosopher Walter Benjamin would think of a viral iPad ad that condenses various forms of art into a sleek tablet using an industrial hydraulic press.
The aftermath of the events on October 7 in Israel led to a profound transformation seen in the physical landscape of the country and the widespread emergence of public art and memorials honoring the fallen.
Sarah Kolker, an artist and social justice advocate from Philadelphia, used her art to revitalize a neglected park in her hometown, organizing community efforts and painting a large mural that transformed the space into a vibrant hub for children and adults.
"The Curse" is a satirical TV series that explores themes of wokeness, privilege, and environmentalism.
Jerri Zbiral, an artist, was tasked with creating a new Torah mantle for a Holocaust Scroll acquired by her synagogue.
The new album "Vultures" by the artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has come under criticism for its antisemitic lyrics, art, and public statements.
In the aftermath of a recent massacre, Tel Aviv tattoo artist Inbal Hoffman has turned to art as a way to process and express the emotions experienced by herself and others.
This is a comic published by Moment Magazine titled "Learning to Dance with AI."
Moment Magazine has won 15 Rockower Awards from the American Jewish Press Association.
The article explores the relationship between politics and art, questioning whether political art is effective or necessary.
In this essay by Marcia Bricker Halperin, the author describes her experience photographing Dubrow's Cafeteria on Kings Highway in Brooklyn in the 1970s.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit on the life and work of Juan de Pareja, a 17th-century Spanish artist who was formerly enslaved by Diego Velázquez, another prominent artist of the time.
Leo Tolstoy's views on sexual desire and its impact on spirituality are explored in his writings, particularly in works like Anna Karenina and The Kreutzer Sonata.
Nidaa Badwan, an artist who escaped repression in Gaza and now lives in Italy, is creating a sculpture inspired by the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman killed in Iran during protests over the required wearing of a hijab.
"Under The Radar" is a book that highlights 30 Canadian artists who are Jewish, challenging the notion that their Jewish identity may not always be immediately apparent.
J-Rob, a versatile Montreal-based artist, poet, video game streamer, and Black Jew, challenges traditional categorizations with his diverse and unique blend of music styles.
Edmund de Waal's book "Letters to Camondo" is a blend of family history and memoir, exploring the story of another Jewish family of art collectors who suffered losses at the hands of the Nazis.
In his book "De-integrate Yourselves," Max Czollek explores the intricate relationship between modern Germany and German Jews, focusing on Holocaust memory, minority identity, radical diversity, art, and politics.
This article discusses the friendship and art-making collaboration between two artists, Hadass Gertman (Jewish) and Faten Elwi (Arab), amidst the backdrop of the Second Intifada.
The appointment of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky as the artistic director of the Babyn Yar Memorial Center in Kyiv has sparked controversy.
The text discusses a review of an exhibition called "Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything," initially presented at the Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal and later at the Jewish Museum in New York.
The text discusses the intertwining of art and politics, questioning whether art that isn't political is simply bad art.
The Forward recently received 66 cartoons by Paul Markison, a survivor of Dachau and longtime cartoonist for the paper.
In this episode of "The Terrorists in Tel Aviv? A pleasure! Edition," Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the aftermath of the terrorist attacks at Sarona Market in Tel Aviv, focusing on reactions and political implications in Israel.