Exhibitions
One World One People, an exhibit of the works of renowned photographer Arnold Newman (1918-2006), features Jewish artists, entertainers, philosophers and politicians. The images
in this exhibit by the pioneering "Father of Environmental Portraiture" highlight the
contributions made by the subjects in their respective fields, offering unique insights into
20th and early 21st century Jewish history.
This exhibit was produced by the Jewish Museum of Florida, Miami Beach.
This exhibit is funded in part by the Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation, Suzy Ettinger, Jim and Marie Seder and the Debra and Moshe Katz Famil
Exhibit Programs:
December 25, 2011, 12 – 4 pm
A musical cinematic tribute to Arnold Newman's subjects Abe Burrows, Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein will kick off the opening festivities. A screening of West Side Story (1961), the acclaimed motion picture by director and choreographer Robbins, with a score by Bernstein will be the first of a double feature. Next, keep the musical mood flowing with How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967) by Tony and Pulitzer winning humorist, author and director Abe Burrows. Enjoy the first opportunity to see this exhibit with popcorn and family fun – an entertaining afternoon you won't want to miss! Free with Museum admission.
Thursday, January 26, 11:00 am
Lisa Hostetler, Ph.D., is Curator of Photographs at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Recent exhibitions she has curated include Taryn Simon: Photographs and Texts, Street Seen: The Psychological Gesture in American Photography, 1940-1960, and Unmasked & Anonymous: Shimon & Lindemann Consider Portraiture. She will speak about the history of photographic portraiture, including its conventions, its impact on modern society, and Arnold Newman's contribution to its tradition.
Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members.
Sunday, February 12, 2:00 pm
In collaboration with the Israel Center, Shlichim, Ro'ee and Michal Peled will explore and discuss several of the Israeli subjects included in the Arnold Newman exhibit. The images will serve as a platform for an interactive conversation about the legacy of these subjects and their impact on Israeli culture and society.
Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members.
Tuesday, February 21, Thursday, February 23 & Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
What is the best way to capture someone's likeness or 'inner essence'? Whether espousing realism or idealism, inherent character or environmental influences, photographers and artists have debated this topic in darkrooms, studios and salons since the birth of the genre. Join local artist and photography expert Jim Seder for this enlightening 3-part course. Explore your creative side while learning about the many strategies and techniques used to create unique and insightful portraits. Participants will need to provide their own camera/ equipment
Series cost: $36 for Museum members and $45 for non-members
Email Molly Dubin with questions or to register. You can register online by clicking here.
Permanent Collection
- Immigration
- A Community Within
- Earning a Living
- Intolerance and the Holocaust
- Israel and After
- Tikkun Olam – Repairing the World
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