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Jewish Artists and the Vision of the Homeland
Thursday, March 26
Please note that the times (in the US and Canada) are different from our usual schedule!
USA 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 9:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
About this talk
What did the future Jewish homeland look like before it existed? In the first half of the 20th century, Jewish artists across Europe began imagining a state that had not yet been born. Through painting, sculpture, illustration, and printmaking, they created a new visual language—one filled with symbols, landscapes, and ideals of national revival.
We'll trace the emergence of a distinctly Jewish artistic movement, including the role of the Bezalel Academy, founded by Boris Schatz, where artists sought to blend Jewish heritage with the landscapes and spirit of the Land of Israel. We'll also meet creators such as Nahum Gutman and Abel Pann, whose works captured both the dream and the reality of a society coming into being.
About Evgenia
Evgenia Kempinski is a Russian Jew born and raised in St. Petersburg. Her family was originally from the Pale of Settlement - Poland, Ukraine and Belorussia. She has been an official St. Petersburg tour guide for over 15 years and she is the founder and owner of St.Petersburg Jewish Tours - a company offering Jewish travelers a unique experience of showcasing the best of the former Soviet Union and Scandinavia from a Jewish point of view. She currently lives in Barcelona, Spain, where she offers Jewish-themed and general tours.
RECORDING INFORMATION
This talk will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after.
It will be available for 3 days, and 7 days for members.
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You will be asked to select one of these options:
General admission - $18
Supported admission - $9
Sponsor this talk - $36
With your contribution you will also be donating to The Together Plan, a small charity with a big vision - to put Jewish Belarus and Ukraine back on the world map and help isolated Jewish communities find their voice and learn skills for self-development.
