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The Jewish still life artists who breathed new life into a dying British genre

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Sep

The Shape of Things exhibition at Pallant House Gallery explores the revitalization of the still life genre in early 20th-century Britain, significantly influenced by Jewish immigrant artists.

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Jeffrey Saks on the Genius of S.Y. Agnon

Tikvah · 28 Jun

Rabbi Jeffrey Saks discusses the literary genius of S.Y. Agnon, his significant role in the revival of modern Hebrew literature, and his intertextual engagement with traditional Jewish texts.

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Duckworth: Life as a Unity

Frances Brent in Moment · 19 Jan

The University of Chicago is celebrating the installation of Ruth Duckworth's mural, "Clouds Over Lake Michigan," at its Regenstein Library.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Rabbi Louis Jacobs: a model for today’s spiritual seekers

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Nov 2023

Rabbi Louis Jacobs is portrayed as a model for spiritual seekers today amidst a world feeling increasingly fraught.

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Lament for Susan

Blake Smith in Tablet · 17 Jul 2023

Lament for Susan is an article discussing the phenomenon of neglected authors being revived and praised by the New York Review of Books (NYRB).

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The Role and Relevance of Museums Today: From the Universal to the Particular

Sapir · 1 Jan 2023

Museums play a crucial role as custodians of culture, preserving art and artifacts and contextualizing them within changing perspectives.

0 Culture History

The World as They Found It

Frances Brent in Tablet · 31 Aug 2020

This reflective piece explores the lingering nostalgia and hidden traumas of mid-20th century modernism, as seen through the author's childhood in Chicago and reflections on Jewish cultural contributions.

0 Television/Film Art

Could The ‘Cats’ Movie Design Be Inspired By Chagall’s Creepy Kittens?

Forward · 19 Jul 2019

The article explores a possible artistic influence on the controversial design of the Cats movie, directed by Tom Hooper.

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Lincoln Kirstein at MoMA

Frances Brent in Tablet · 14 Mar 2019

Lincoln Kirstein, a pivotal figure in American arts and modernism, is celebrated in an exhibition at MoMA, highlighting his contributions to the art world and his collaborations with iconic figures like Walker Evans and George Balanchine.

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Anni Albers’ Fabric of Belief at the Tate

Frances Brent in Tablet · 19 Dec 2018

The Tate Modern's retrospective on Anni Albers commemmorates the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus movement and celebrates Albers' contributions as a pioneering textile artist.

0 Literature Philosophy

The Big Sacred Voice of a Postmodern Psalmist

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 3 Aug 2018

Joseph Lease, a poet and professor of writing and literature, discusses his latest book, "The Body Ghost," which showcases his unique and electrifying poetic style.

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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.

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Chareau’s Ghostly Interiors at the Jewish Museum

Frances Brent in Tablet · 2 Dec 2016

The Jewish Museum's exhibit on Pierre Chareau explores the influential work and life of this French designer, known for integrating modernist styles and innovative techniques into the interior spaces of his Jewish clients.

0 Literature History

Eight Poetic Fragments by Avraham ben Yizhak

Avraham ben Yizhak in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jun 2016

Avraham ben Yizhak, also known as Abraham Sonne, was a renowned Jewish poet who introduced European modernism into Hebrew verse with his 12 influential poems.

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Henry Roth Slept With His Sister and His Cousin

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 30 Jul 2014

Henry Roth's literary journey is characterized by extreme highs and lows.

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