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The Magnes opens with new exhibition

The Magnes opens with new exhibition

by Laura Bratt | Aug 29, 2023 | Exhibition News, Featured News, News

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at the University of California, Berkeley opens on Tuesday, August 29th, for the fall 2023 semester with a new exhibition, Cities and Wars: Roman Vishniac in Berlin and Jerusalem 1947-1967. Drawing from the vast Roman...
The Magnes to present new exhibition of Photographer Roman Vishniac

The Magnes to present new exhibition of Photographer Roman Vishniac

by Laura Bratt | Jul 31, 2023 | Exhibition News, News

BERKELEY — The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life announces its newest exhibition, Cities and Wars: Roman Vishniac in Berlin and Jerusalem (1947/1967), opening August 29, 2023 and featuring never before seen work by Russian-Jewish photographer Roman Vishniac...
Traveling Arthur Szyk exhibition heads to the East Coast

Traveling Arthur Szyk exhibition heads to the East Coast

by Chris Slater | Jun 23, 2023 | Exhibition News, News

The Magnes exhibition In Real Times. Arthur Szyk: Art & Human Rights (1926-1951), has finished its residency at The National World War II Museum and will head to the Fairfield University Art Museum this fall. Curated by Francesco Spagnolo, PhD, the exhibition will...
The Magnes to host Community Conversations with new Executive Director

The Magnes to host Community Conversations with new Executive Director

by Laura Bratt | May 12, 2023 | Featured News, News

This summer The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life will host a series of Community Conversations with Executive Director Hannah Weisman to engage in meaningful dialogue around the museum’s past, present, and future. “The Magnes originated as...
The Magnes celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month (2023)

The Magnes celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month (2023)

by Jeff | May 8, 2023 | Featured News, News

Above image: Shenson’s Kosher Meat Market. Courtesy of Fred Levin. This May marks the 17th annual celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, an opportunity for all Americans to connect with the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience. The Magnes...
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