Painter Alice Neel was born today in 1900. Her depiction of art historian Meyer Schapiro (from our collection) stands at the end of a long line of psychologically penetrating portraits. By isolating her sitters in the comfortable setting of her studio and applying an expressive use of color, Neel sought to capture the individual characteristics of the public personalities that peopled her bohemia. http://ow.ly/h6STG
Happy #AustraliaDay! This #Torah binder references artist Sue Trytell’s Jewish identity & her native Australia. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/h6Rv1
Robert Motherwell was born today in 1915.In 1950 architect Percival Goodman asked the painter to create a mural for the entry hall of Congregation B’nai Israel in Millburn, NJ. This preparatory study shows abstracted Jewish symbols which Motherwell incorporated into his final design. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/h5TMI
“I must find something clear, stable and peaceful within myself.” Eva Hesse was born today in 1936.
Eva Hesse, Untitled, 1963-64, oil on canvas. The Jewish Museum, New York
A colorful work from the collection for a dreary NYC morning… Menashe Kadishman, Untitled, 1981
Artist Beth Lipman discusses her artwork, “Laid Table with Etrog Container and Pastry Molds,” a commission for The Jewish Museum, New York. Currently on view in the exhibition Collection Tableaux.
Happy 4th night of Hanukkah! Have you tried our Light My Fire app yet?
It’s the second night of Hanukkah, where are you lighting a lamp this evening?
Painter Morris Louis was born today, November 28, 1912.
From the collection: Morris Louis, Marcella and Joe Went Walking, 1950. Oil on canvas. The Jewish Museum, New York. Gift of Ruth Bocour in memory of Leonard Bocour, 1994-637 © 1950 Morris Louis
