Jewish Art and the Struggle for Tradition in Modernity

The work of Jewish artists offers a unique and fascinating entry into the changing nature of Jewish life in modern times. From Moritz Oppenheim, the nineteenth-century German-Jewish artist, to Adi Nes, the contemporary Israeli photographer, Jewish visual artists provide daring and unpredictable interpretations of the constant tension that exists in society between elements of tradition and the concerns and challenges of the modern world. Please join us for this special program.