Symposium- Contemporary Jewish Art in America

**The Jerusalem Biennale, in conjunction with the Jewish Art Salon exhibit New York / New Work, features a symposium November 1, 2015, 17:00-20:30.**

Moderator: David Sperber.

Polonsky Academy Auditorium, Van Leer Institute

43 Jabotinsky Street, Jerusalem

The symposium marks the closing of the exhibition New York/New Work: Contemporary Jewish Art in NYC.

Program:

17:00-17:30- Greetings by Rami Ozeri, Founder and Director of the Jerusalem Biennale on Jewish Art

Part 1, in Hebrew:

17:30-18:00- Dr. Ronit Steinberg, Bezalel Academy, Shechter Institute:

“First they build a Jewish Museum, then they ask, Is there a Jewish art?” – About The Jewish Museum, New York

18:00-18:30- Dr. Mor Presiado, Bar-Ilan University:

Feminist Ideology in Holocaust Works of Contemporary American Artists

18:30-19:00– Dr. Nira Tessler, Talpiot College:

George Segal: Thoughts on Judaism

Part 2, in English:

19:00-19 :30- Professor Ori Z. Soltes, Georgetown University:

What is Jewish art?

19:30-20:30- Tobi Kahn: Image and Ritual: Conversation between art historian Emily Bilski and artist Tobi Kahn

More info about the art exhibit New York / New Work here.

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The Jewish Art Salon (JAS) is a 501.c.3 non-profit organization. It is a global network of contemporary visual artists and art professionals. Established in 2008 and based in New York City, JAS has over 400 members and over 2,000 participants. Through its 60+ shows, events and collaborations in the US, Europe and Israel, JAS has reached approximately 30,000 individuals since its inception. JAS provides important programs and resources, and develops lasting partnerships with the international art community and the general public.

One response to “Symposium- Contemporary Jewish Art in America”

Matti Fischer

November 2, 2015

It was an interesting conference with excellent lectures. The exhibition and lectures emphasize the need for a closer interaction between the two largest Jewish communities – in the U.S and Israel. Thanks, David and Rami, for the organization.