by Laura Bratt | Aug 27, 2026 | Exhibition News, Featured News, News
A new exhibition at UC Berkeley’s Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life marks the first public presentation of photographer Nancy Lee Katz’s 133-piece “Pantheon” series, which portrays influential American cultural figures. By Anne Brice In a time when...
by Laura Bratt | Aug 4, 2026 | Exhibition News, News
A two-part exhibition exploring decades of intimate portraits of cultural giants. The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at the University of California, Berkeley, announces its upcoming two-part exhibition, Nancy Lee Katz: A Private Pantheon, opening on...
by Laura Bratt | Jul 13, 2026 | Featured News, News
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life reminds us how deeply Jewish history is woven into the American story. The objects in the collection tell a powerful narrative about the many ways Jewish people, art, and...
by Laura Bratt | Jun 17, 2026 | Featured News, News
The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at the University of California, Berkeley, is proud to announce the launch of Maven, its new, user-friendly online collections catalog. Developed by Terentia, a leader in integrated software for collections management,...
by Laura Bratt | Jun 4, 2026 | Featured News, News
The Magnes is still echoing with the excitement of welcoming over 300 attendees, presenters, and volunteers from across the Bay Area to the second annual Jewish Arts & Bookfest! Kicking off Jewish American Heritage Month on May 3, the day was filled with creative...
