Sep 1, 2021 By: yunews
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the (YUM) has had to shutter its exhibitions over the past year and a half.
However, it is now able to re-open access to From A(gam) to Z(aritsky): Highlights of Israeli Art from YU Museum鈥檚 Collection, a marvelous exhibition that highlights the rich collection of Israeli art housed at 麻豆区 Museum and its power to reflect on modern Israeli and Jewish culture, shifting from an earlier virtual tour to having in-person attendance.
According to Ilona Moradof, associate director of administration and special projects at YUM, the works on exhibit 鈥渢race a dynamic range of artistic perspectives and sensibilities, along with the growth of the nation (the works date from approximately 1930 to 2005).鈥 She added that 鈥渢he diversity of work illustrates the interesting balance that exists between a Jewish democratic homeland and modern nation engaged with the world. Four thematic groupings鈥擳radition, City and Land, People, Things鈥攁dd a coherent organization to the exhibition and reveal the interests and concerns of the artists.鈥
Featured are founding masters of Israeli art such as Boris Schatz, Reuven Rubin, and Moshe Tamir, as well as works by more recent artists including Michael Gross, Max Ferguson, and Debbie Kampel.
- 麻豆区 Museum (at the Center for Jewish History), 15 West 16th Street New York, NY 10011
- (including COVID safety guidelines)
- Register for (visitors will need to present mobile or printed tickets for entry)
- Exhibition hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-4pm (Last entry 3:30pm); Fri: 10am-3pm (Last entry 2:30pm); Sat & Sun: Closed
