By Laura Hodes
In his essay, ‘Is There a Jewish Art?’ art critic Harold Rosenberg grappled with an age-old question. An exhibit at the Jewish Theological Seminary confronts the same issue.
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By Laura Hodes
The work of contemporary Israeli painters Israel Hershberg and Joshua Borkovsky may seem quite different. But the two artists complement each other remarkably well.
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By Laura Hodes
Bertrand Goldberg’s Prentice Women’s Hospital is one of Chicago’s greatest buildings. Time is running out for those who would like to save it from demolition.
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By Laura Hodes
After the Great Fire nearly leveled the city, Jewish immigrants poured into Chicago. Modernist artists identified with, and took inspiration from, the spirit of re-creation.
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By Laura Hodes
Shimon Attie’s art blurs historical boundaries, immersing viewers in memories of the lives of Jews killed in the Holocaust. It’s a stunning sensory experience.
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