Category Joel Silverstein
Creativity in an Uncertain Time: Outliers in the Picture
JAS OPEN STUDIOS ZOOM PROGRAMS CONTINUE! Tuesday, October 20 12 PM New York, 11 AM Chicago, 9:00 AM PT, 7 PM Jerusalem Lengthy social isolation during this period of pandemic has resulted in dramatic, life altering shifts. Join us for the next session of Jewish Art Salon’s OPEN STUDIOS as we explore the current work […]
Virtual: Modern Jewish Narratives
We are kicking off our weekly virtual program series on April 19th, 2020, 1:00-2:00pm (EDT) with a presentation by three of our members: Archie Rand, Richard McBee & Joel Silverstein present Modern Jewish Narratives, a Powerpoint of their Jewish Art Salon exhibition, followed by a discussion with the viewers. JAS members and alumni will be […]
Virtual Programs Spring 2020
During these uncertain times we are here for you, and are working to create opportunities for you to come together; to connect our artists and art professionals with virtual presentations, critiques, performances, studio visits and workshops. As part of a Jewish Art Salon and JADA collaboration we are facilitating Sunday afternoon programs starting on April 19th, 2020. […]
Rand/McBee/Silverstein; Modern Jewish Narratives
Rabbi Ario S. and Tess Hyams Judaica Museum and the Jewish Art Salon are presenting the following exhibition in honor of the Museum’s 50th Anniversary: Rand/McBee/Silverstein; Modern Jewish Narratives Temple Beth Sholom 401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights NY, 11577 Exhibition Dates: December 13, 2019 – February 28, 2020 Opening Friday, Dec 13, 7:30-9:30 PM. Viewing hours: […]
Joel Silverstein’s “Creation: The Ginzberg Variations”
Joel Silverstein will be exhibiting at BWAC, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition. His new works feature 33 canvasses based on the first seven days of Creation, based on Louis Ginzberg’s book “The Legends of the Jews” first published 1909. The exhibition “Fall In/Fall Out” takes place at 481 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn NY, 11231. […]
Modern Jewish Narratives at the Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery
The Jewish Art Salon is proud to co-sponsor this exhibit by long-time members and ardent supporters of the Salon: Archie Rand, Richard McBee and Joel Silverstein. Opening on Sunday, March 24th, 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery, 603 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn. Modern Jewish Narratives panel discussion will be moderated by Matthew Baigell at […]
Sharabi Hanukkah in Brooklyn, December 8
Join us for this free Brooklyn Hanukkah Celebration featuring Frank London and Deep Singh’s “Sharabi,” a Klezmer-Bhangra-Funk all-star band, It is also the closing party for “Convivio,” our art exhibition, curated by Joel Silverstein, Goldie Gross, Ray Felix and Julian Voloj, celebrating the contributions of Latinx/Jews to American comic books. A Brooklyn ArtsXCommunity event in partnership […]
An Artistic Argument For Veganism At Charter Oak
By Susan Dunne, October 11, 2018, Hartford Courant Animal rights through veganism — and its connection to Judaism — is pondered in a new exhibit at Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford: “Through Compassionate Eyes: Artists Call for Animal Rights.” One painting depicts the electrocution of an elephant. Other artworks show an emaciated […]
More than Superman: Jewish and Latinx Comics
New art show brings Jewish and Latinx comic creators together BY JULIAN VOLOJ | OCTOBER 9, 2018 As a Jewish-German-Colombian-New York artist, Julian Voloj is both one of a kind and very at home in the world of comic books. Through comics, he has explored identity and forged community in navigating the overlap between his […]
How To Be A Vegan Jewish Artist
How To Be A Vegan Jewish Artist Jewish Art Salon’s show includes two Mahwah artists By ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN October 4, 2018 Excerpt: The exhibition “Through Compassionate Eyes: Artists Call for Animal Rights” was curated by Mr. Silverstein and his wife, Julie Seidman, with the sponsorship of the Jewish Art Salon and Jewish Veg. Running from October […]
Convivio: Jews, Hispanics & the Comics
Art exhibition celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & special Music Havdalah. Opening October 20, 2018, 6-9 pm at Repair The World, 808 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn. Closing party December 8, 7:30-10:30 pm with performance by Frank London and Deep Singh. October 20 – December 8, 2018. Tue-Fri. 9:00 AM to 5: 00 PM; Mon 1:00 to 5:00 PM. […]
Reading Clothing
The NJ Jewish Standard features 2 of the artists in an article on our exhibition The Invisible Jew. “Local artists exhibit at show where modesty drapes the discussion” BY JOANNE PALMER, June 21, 2018 Modesty — tzniut, to call it by its Hebrew name — is a spiritual value by which all Jews are supposed […]
Our exhibition POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence in the Press
Thursday’s opening reception of POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence, and its panel discussion, were covered in 3 publications this weekend. NY Jewish Week features Jewish Comic Con Comes To Brooklyn, a 13 minute video by Aaron Herman. What happens when comics and the Synagogue collide? Jewish Comic Con has come to Brooklyn! The exhibition—which runs through […]
Panel Discussion: POW!!! The Confluence of Jewish Identity, Comics and Fine Art
The Jewish Art Salon and Jewish Comic Con present: Panel Discussion: POW!!! The Confluence of Jewish Identity, Comics and Fine Art. In conjunction with the art exhibit POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence. Thursday, April 26 7:45-8:45 PM. Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery 603 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn NY, 11238 Opening Reception Art Exhibit: Thursday, April […]
POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence
In conjunction with Jewish Comic Con and Congregation Kol Israel, The Jewish Art Salon will host the exhibition POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence. Curators: Joel Silverstein, Goldie Gross and Joshua Stulman. This exhibition of 32 international artists highlights the current explosion of comic books with Jewish themes and fine artists who use comics as […]
Call for Art: POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence
The Jewish Art Salon is partnering with the Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery at CKI, Brooklyn, NY. CALL FOR ART POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence In conjunction with Jewish Comic Con, Brooklyn, NY. The Jewish Art Salon is accepting submissions for POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence, which will kick off (and run in conjunction […]
“Wise Guy Artists” by Ben Schachter
Wonder Woman is having a very good year. Her blockbuster movie grossed over 400 million dollars (Gal Gadot must be very happy). Not only that, Wonder Woman made an appearance in this year’s Jerusalem Biennale in Joel Silverstein’s painting, Ten Commandments – A Question. Silverstein’s painting was part of “Jerusalem Between Heaven and Earth,” a […]
NATURAL INSTINCTS Exhibition
The Jewish Art Salon presents Natural Instincts, an exhibition hosted by the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford, CT. Opening Reception: Thursday, October 26th, 6-8 PM. Charter Oak Cultural Center, Hartford, CT. 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 October 26 – November 18, 2017, Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30 Directions and parking here. This exhibition will bring together works […]
Faces of Transformation by Joel Silverstein & Tine Kindermann
Opening: Thursday, August 3, 2017 – 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM Abrazo Interno Gallery The Clemente Center, 107 Suffolk Street, NY, NY 10002 August 3 – August 30, 2017, Mon-Sun. 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM or by appointment. Top row: Tine Kindermann , Amelia Lee Ruthenian Woman, (after a Lewis Wickes Hines photo) Thomas Nelson Baker Sr. All […]
Jewish Art Salon rockets to Teaneck
Joanne Palmer wrote an in-depth article about the Jewish Art Salon, its mission, and its upcoming exhibition at the Jerusalem Biennale. Quotes by Archie Rand, Miriam Stern, Joel Silverstein, and Yona Verwer. … Other questions that hover over any discussion of Jewish art also are the very basic ones: What is Jewish art? What is […]
Personal Renaissance at the Belskie Museum
The Belskie Museum in Closter, NJ is hosting an art exhibit where artists reflect on their past artwork and compare to their more current art. The exhibition shows how past ideas and personal growth impacted and inspired their current work. Opening Reception March 5, 1-5 pm. Presentation at 3:30 pm Artist Talk March 26 at 3 pm. Belskie Museum […]
YNY Chronika at Abrazo Interno Gallery NYC
Trees of Life and Evil Eyes: A Contemporary Take on Superstition, Symbols and Mysticism will have a second reception at the Abrazo Interno Gallery for the public and for the participants of Yiddish New York, a 5 day celebration of Yiddish Music, Language and Culture. Arts reception 6-9 PM, Saturday, December 24, 2016 That same night, […]
Trees of Life and Evil Eyes at the Abrazo Interno Gallery
Trees of Life and Evil Eyes: A Contemporary Take on Superstition, Symbols and Mysticism. December 8, 2016 – December 28, 2016. Opening reception December 8, 6-9 PM. A special event and dance party with live Klezmer music will be held on December 24th, 2016 from 6-9 PM, for the opening of Yiddish New York. Bring your dancing shoes […]
Call for Art: Ethical Treatment of Animals
Through Compassionate Eyes; The Ethical Treatment of Animals Curated by: Julie Seidman, Joel Silverstein & Aimee Rubensteen Organized by the Jewish Art Salon Initial Submission Deadline: April 15, 2017. Open to both Jewish and non-Jewish artists. The sacred Jewish texts mandate Tsa’ar Baalei Chaim; humane treatment of animals. Yet, our modern lifestyles support amoral animal agribusiness, […]
JOMIX- Jews, the Comics & Art; Past & Present – Panel
The Jewish Art Salon presents JOMIX- Jews, the Comics & Art; Past & Present, an artists panel, on Long Island, NY. Sunday September 25, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills, New York 300 Forest Dr., Greenvale, NY 11548. (516) 484-1545 Map here. This panel is in conjunction with the Jewish Art Salon […]
Tradition and Transformation: Three Millennia of Jewish Art and Architecture
Ori Z. Soltes’ new book was recently published and is available here on Amazon. This magnum opus of 630 pages is currently available as a black & white edition. The two-volume full-color edition will be available in a few months. Not only are many Jewish Art Salon artists represented in this book, it ends with our […]
Passover and the Consequences of Freedom
Art exhibit presented by Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery and the Jewish Art Salon. Curated by Richard McBee, Jewish Art Salon. Opening reception Saturday, March 12, 2016, 8:00 – 11:00 pm. March 12 – June 25, 2016, on view Sundays 11-2. About the exhibit: This year Passover will be really special in Brooklyn as the Congregation Kol […]
Symposium on Femininity and Masculinity in Jewish Art
The Mishkan Museum in Ein Harod, Israel, hosts a closing event on January 29th at the exhibit New York / New Work, which features works by Jewish Art Salon members. This symposium, in memory of Ahuva Ben Aharon, is done in conjunction with Midreshet Ein Hanatziv, Niggun Nashim and Oranim College. The New York / New Work exhibition […]
“New York New Work” at the Mishkan Museum of Art
The Mishkan Museum of Art in Ein Harod presents New York / New Work: Contemporary Jewish Art from NYC November 13 – January 31, 2016 Opening Reception Friday November 13, 11:30 AM. Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod, 18965 Israel The exhibition, co-organized by the Jewish Art Salon, a global group of artists and scholars, […]
Jewish Art Salon at the Jerusalem Biennale 2015
THE SECOND JERUSALEM BIENNALE FOR CONTEMPORARY JEWISH ART WILL SHOWCASE THE WORK OF NEARLY 200 ISRAELI AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. The Jewish Art Salon’s Pavilion at the Polonsky Academy features New York / New Work: Contemporary Jewish Art from NYC, curated by Dvora Liss and David Sperber Participating artists: Helène Aylon, Siona Benjamin, Tobi Kahn, Rachel Kanter, Robert Kirschbaum, Richard McBee, Archie Rand, Cynthia […]
JOMIX Catalog
We are proud to announce the catalog of our art exhibit JOMIX-Jewish Comics; Art & Derivation Expertly designed by Dorit Jordan Dotan, the print version will be ready late September. Online preview here. The exhibit, an expanded version of the previous JOMIX, is curated by Joel Silverstein, Aimee Rubensteen, and Richard McBee. Wendi Furman and Yona Verwer assisted […]
JOMIX – Jewish Comics; Art & Derivation at Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art and the Jewish Art Salon present: JOMIX – Jewish Comics; Art & Derivation September 1st through November 15th, 2015. Mon-Fri 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Reception & Panel Discussion with Curators October 15, 2015 @ 6pm Guest Speakers Joel Silverstein, Richard McBee & Aimee Rubensteen, JOMIX Exhibit Curators, Jewish Art Salon. Introductions by Wendi Furman, PMJA Director of Exhibitions, […]
JOMIX — Jewish Comics; Art & Derivation
UJA-Federation of New York invites you to their exhibit with the Jewish Art Salon. JOMIX — Jewish Comics; Art & Derivation UJA-Federation of New York 130 East 59th Street, Seventh-Floor Gallery, New York City Exhibition on view March 1 – May 8, 2015 Monday-Thursday 10-6 by appointment. Contact Lillian Rodriguez at 1.212.836.1793 or rodriguezl@ujafedny.org ______________________ Gallery talk & tour Tuesday, […]
COMIC BOOKS AND THEIR CREATORS: lecture / workshop
YCROP and Jewish Art Salon invite you to: Illustrated lecture & workshop by Joel Silverstein Sunday May 18, 12-2 PM, 2014. From the creation of Superman to Maus and The Rabbi’s Cat, Jews have played a fundamental role in the comics industry and Jewish themes have come up in the most unlikely of places. This […]
JO-EL / JORE-EL: Superheroes, Autobiography & Religion
The Hadas gallery and the Jewish Art Salon present: The Art of Joel Silverstein Opening Sunday March 23, 2014, 3:00-5:30 PM Artist Talk at 4:30 PM Hadas Gallery Rohr Center at the Pratt Institute 541 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11205. Phone: 718 866 6815 Open by Appointment March 23 – May 16, 2014 This exhibition explores the […]
FRACTURED EPICS – Joel Silverstein
December 12, 2012- January 27, 2013. Presented by: The Jewish Art Salon & The Columbia / Barnard Kraft Center 606 West 115th Street, New York, NY, 10025 Opening Reception: Wednesday, Dec. 12th. 6:00-8:30 PM 7:30-8:15 PM Roundtable Discussion, Jewish Narrative Painting with members of The Jewish Art Salon: Joel Silverstein, Exhibition Artist, Senior Curator/Founding Member Elke Reva Sudin, […]
Joel Silverstein presents his paintings Fractured Epics
Jewish Art Now By Saul Sudin, Video Documentary, January 2013 <p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/56969998″>Joel Silverstein presents his paintings “Fractured Epics”</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/saulsudin”>Saul Sudin</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p> Or view the video online here
Fractured Epics: Joel Silverstein Paintings
By: Richard McBee November 23rd, 2012. Latest update: June 10th, 2013 Joel Silverstein is a comrade-in-arms. We share many ideas about the creation and nature of contemporary Jewish Art, as well as a commitment to the growing Jewish Art community, exemplified by the Jewish Art Salon of which we are both founding members and curators. This exhibition […]
The Jewish Art Salon at the CAJM Conference
Algemeiner Bridging the Institutional Gap: The Jewish Art Salon at the CAJM Conference By Elke Reva Sudin, March 2, 2011 This week the Conference of American Jewish Museums was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania uniting museum directors, curators, and artists from across the country. The Jewish Art Salon gave a special presentation for the members of the conference hosted at […]
The Dura Europos Project
Arty Semite “Images of Ben-Gurion and Ahmadinejad Update Ancient Frescoes,” By Aubrey Whelan Jan. 18, 2011 King David is a smiling child in a red T-shirt and corduroys. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad fills in for Haman. David Ben-Gurion is leading Holocaust survivors across the Red Sea. That’s the aim of the Dura Europos Project, on view at […]
DURA EUROPOS PROJECT II
UJA-Federation of New York features The Dura Europos Project: An Ancient Site Interpreted Through 21st Century Eyes This exhibit is a project of the Jewish Art Salon. Exhibit on view till June 11, 2012. Guest Speakers March 27 Richard McBee and Joel Silverstein, Curators, Jewish Art Salon. Yona Verwer, President, Jewish Art Salon UJA-Federation of […]
Tzelem
The Jewish Press “The Amulet, the Temple, the Disfigured Book and the Buterflies: The Art of Yona Verwer, Robert Kirschbaum, David Friedman and Joel Silverstein,” by Menachem Wecker, May 27, 2009 Throughout the ages, synagogues have housed some of the greatest examples of Jewish art, including the mosaic floors at Bet Alpha and the frescoes at […]
GENERATION D: IDENTITIES
Generation D: Identities Flomenhaft Gallery Annex, 547 W 27 Street, Suite 528, N.Y. Tues., Dec. 14, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 2010 Co-hosted by the the Jewish Art Salon, Flomenhaft Gallery and Be’chol Lashon. Contact: Katrina Ellis/212-268-4952. An exhibit celebrating Jewish diversity The gallery annex will feature the work of Siona Benjamin, originally from Bombay, now […]
THE DURA EUROPOS PROJECT: An ancient site revisited through 21st century eyes
Artists examine what the ancient Dura Europos artists did with subject, style, history, idea, underlying texts and their myriad commentaries, and they provide their own 21st century interpretations. This includes depictions of the Jewish texts, episodes from history, ideas of the sacred, evoking a historical style, Jewish and pagan identities, and sacred space. This […]
SEDUCED BY THE SACRED: Forging a Jewish Art
This exhibit, which is curated by Richard McBee and Joel Silverstein, features artists who have been moved by the idea of the sacred in their work, including concepts of divinity and or the sublime. The exhibit takes place from Oct. 3 to Nov. 22, 2010, at the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford, Conn., and the […]
TZELEM
This project was produced in conjunction with LABA, the National Laboratory for New Jewish Culture at the 14 Street Y. April 26 – May 17, 2009, Stanton Street Synagogue The pioneering importance of this exhibit, Tzelem-Likeness and Presence in Jewish Art, was that it corralled, for the first time, a diverse, balanced and complete range of […]
