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Tag: Painting

0 Art Culture

The Painter of No Context

David Jager in Tablet · 27 Sep

David Salle, a prominent contemporary painter from a Jewish family in Kansas, rose to fame in the 1980s New York art scene.

0 Art Israel

How one artist turned the horrors of Oct. 7 into a bold series of paintings

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 26 Jun

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.

0 Gender/Identity Art

All that Glitters?

Sharona in Mishpacha · 14 May

A mother reflects on her daily tasks and responsibilities, feeling inadequate compared to what she perceives as more significant contributions to the world.

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The Wonder in Wonderful

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Aug 2023

In this personal anecdote, the author, Perel, expresses her resistance to attending camp and leaving behind her creative passion for painting.

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Portraits of Encounter - In paintings of Queens’s blue-collar workers and immigrant communities, Aliza Nisenbaum explores the small-scale politics of interpersonal relationships.

Jillian Steinhauer in Jewish Currents · 16 Aug 2023

Aliza Nisenbaum, a painter, explores the politics of interpersonal relationships in her artwork, focusing on blue-collar workers and immigrant communities.

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A Lavender Marriage, 2019

Leslie Epstein in Tablet · 5 Jul 2022

In "A Lavender Marriage," the protagonist reflects on his relationship with his Uncle Jack, who has been a father figure to him for the past 13 years.

0 Art Culture

Thanks, Norman Rockwell

Jules Feiffer in Tablet · 26 Nov 2019

Norman Rockwell's iconic 1943 painting "Freedom from Want" depicts a familial scene of abundance and gratitude, a theme that resonates deeply within Jewish values and culture.

0 Art Israel

Israeli Artist Who Lost Life’s Work in Fire Ready to Start Again

Carol Ungar in Tablet · 13 Dec 2016

Israeli artist Yoram Raanan remains resilient and positive despite losing nearly 2,000 artworks in a fire that destroyed his studio and 40 years of work.

0 Politics Art

Sheldon Adelson Is Now The Proud Owner of A George W. Bush Original

Forward · 15 May 2015

Sheldon Adelson, a Jewish casino tycoon and major political donor, is now the proud owner of a painting by former U.S. President George W. Bush, known for his amateur art since 2012.

0 Art Music

Lullaby of Birdland

Yoram Kaniuk in Tablet · 29 Mar 2006

Yoram Kaniuk, wounded in Israel's Independence War, found refuge in bohemian life in Greenwich Village with the help of a friend named Gandy.