Tag: Jewish Artist

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.
After facing backlash, the Vancouver comics festival apologized to Miriam Libicki, a Jewish artist it had previously banned due to her past Israeli military service, which had sparked pro-Palestinian activism and accusations of creating a volatile atmosphere.
The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival banned Israeli-American artist Miriam Libicki due to her past service in the Israel Defense Forces, reversing an earlier decision to allow her participation.
Audrey Flack, a 92-year-old artist, is receiving attention for her new exhibit and memoir called "With Darkness Comes Stars."
In Vienna, the Hotel Sans Souci offers a unique experience with its world-class collection of Roy Lichtenstein's art, setting it apart from other five-star hotels.
Carmen Winant, a Jewish artist and photographer, has created an installation at the Whitney Biennial titled "The Last Safe Abortion," consisting of 2,500 photographs chronicling 50 years of abortion care in the United States post-Roe v. Wade.
Renowned artist Richard Serra, known for his monumental sculptures, passed away at 85.
Yury Kharchenko, a Russian-born Jewish artist based in Berlin, explores his complex identity as a contemporary Jew through his paintings that combine pop culture references with taboo allusions to the Holocaust.
The article discusses the extensive exhibition at Manhattan's Bard Graduate Center showcasing the work of Jewish avant-garde artist Sonia Delaunay, highlighting over 200 items, including paintings, textiles, films, and objects that demonstrate her enduring influence and relevance in contemporary art and design.
Lee Krasner, a talented artist in her own right, often overshadowed by her husband, Jackson Pollock, is being reevaluated in the art world.
Artist Phillip Schwartz's exhibit, "Shoah: A Meditation on The Holocaust," was set to be displayed at Hudson Hall, a well-known arts center in Hudson, New York.
Sara Erenthal, a Brooklyn-based artist, recently held an exhibition titled "Sorry, I Cant Do This Right Now (But Im Doing it Anyway)" at the Brooklyn Artery.
Protesters at the Brooklyn Museum affixed a Palestinian flag to Deborah Kass' iconic OY/YO sculpture during a rally, along with draping pro-Palestinian signs over the museum's facade.
Anka Muhlstein's book, "Camille Pissarro: The Audacity of Impressionism," explores the life and work of Camille Pissarro, the father of impressionism.
In a special episode for the Jewish New Year, Yonit and Jonathan are joined by guest David Remnick to reflect on the past year and discuss the Israeli Supreme Court's session on Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul, the potential for a second term for Donald Trump, and Remnick's encounter with a prominent Jewish artist.
Ilya Kabakov, a Jewish painter and installation artist, navigated the challenges of living in an antisemitic society, finding success and fame as an artist.
The article discusses the work and life of photographer Nan Goldin, known for her intimate and raw portrayals of herself and her friends.
Tyler Feder, a Jewish artist based in Chicago, celebrates all kinds of bodies through her artwork.
Benjamin Balint's book, "Bruno Schulz: An Artist, a Murder, and the Hijacking of History," explores the life and death of Bruno Schulz, a writer, artist, and dreamer who was murdered in the ghetto of Drohobycz, Galicia during World War II.
The article discusses the mysterious disappearance of the largest single canvas oil painting in the world, which was created for the 1959 film "Solomon and Sheba" starring Yul Brynner and Gina Lollobrigida.
Leo Segedin, a 95-year-old artist, continues to paint every day, starting at 6:30 a.m.
The author reflects on how Stephen Sondheim's music has played a significant role in his life.
In August 2021, a devastating fire destroyed Windy Dougall's childhood home in Colfax, California, along with her parents' house and her sister's home nearby.
The article discusses the history of the Confederate statue of General Stonewall Jackson at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and its connection to the Jewish artist Moses Jacob Ezekiel.
In 1985, a valuable painting, Willem de Kooning's Woman-Ochre, was stolen from the University of Arizona Museum of Art.