Haaretz Article on JADA Art Fair

At Art Basel in Miami, a Tale of Jewish Immigration and Redemption

The Jewish contribution to the famous art fair this month showcased just how diverse the community is.

Haaretz, December 12, 2019. By Danielle Ziri

Jonatas Chimen in front of one of his artworks at the JADA Art Fair

Haaretz featured an in-depth article on the JADA Art Fair, which the Jewish Art Salon co-sponsored.

Six JAS artists were represented in the exhibit: Jonatas Chimen, Katarzyna Kozera, Carve Stone, Yitzchok Moully, Joel Silverstein and Yona Verwer.

Excerpts:

As collectors from across the globe converged on Miami last week for the world-famous Art Basel art fair, Jewish artists made their mark by depicting their personal stories of blended backgrounds and immigration. The Jewish Art Salon, the largest Jewish visual art organization in the world, sponsored the JADA Art Fair & Artist-in-Residence Program at the Basel event; its exhibition explored themes such as Jewish immigration, persecution, the Diaspora, redemption and the return home…..

The initiative, the Jewish Art Salon wrote, “boldly recognizes the invaluable role of Jewish folklore, history, allegory, and even of religion, in the process of making and experiencing contemporary art.”

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