Poland Reborn: A State Between Democracy and Fascism John Connelly, History, UC Berkeley RSVP here This talk focuses on the divided Poland that emerged after World War I. On the one hand Poland had to accommodate the demands of generations of freedom fighters, while on the other, it quickly became a dysfunctional democracy that lapsed into […]
The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life cordially invites you to an opening reception for the new exhibition, Memory Objects: Judaica Collections, Global Migrations and to celebrate the gift of the Roman Vishniac Archive Doors open at 5 pm Reception Opening Remarks George Breslauer, Faculty Director, The Magnes Francesco Spagnolo, Curator, The Magnes Honoring […]
Visual Judaica: Jewish Icons and Judaica Collections in the early 20th century Shir Gal Kochavi, The Magnes, UC Berkeley Please RSVP here The highly decorative works of Arthur Szyk contain key Jewish visual elements such as the Lion of Judah, the dove, and the seven spices mentioned in the bible as typical of the Land of […]
