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...
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...
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...
by Jeff | May 8, 2023 | News
Spring is (finally!) here and I am sensing a welcome awakening—outside our windows and here at The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life. I am thrilled to step into my new role as executive director, and I have felt warmly welcomed by The Magnes, the UC Berkeley...
by Laura Bratt | Apr 12, 2023 | News
The Berkeley Public Library Foundation presented The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life with the 2023 Fred & Pat Cody Award at the Foundation’s 20th annual Authors Dinner on March 4th. “The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life is a resource of...
