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”She Wouldn’t Take Off Her Boots” is based on a photo of four Jewish women and a child moments before they were murdered as part of a mass execution of thousands of Jews in Liepāja, Latvia, in 1941.
May 12, 2023, 10:01 am
Monument Honors Holocaust Women and Children
Interactive, educational memorial dedicated to women of valor, Eva Weiner and Sofia Guralnik.
By Debbie Diamond
The High Museum’s exhibit was originated at the Clark Art Institute // Photo Courtesy of Thomas Clark
December 15, 2022, 10:20 am
High Museum’s Rodin Exhibit Has Strong Jewish Roots
Two wealthy American Jewish art collectors played a major role in promoting the appreciation of Rodin’s work in this country.
By Bob Bahr
The OY/YO sculpture by artist Deborah Kass is part of Scenes from the Collection, the Jewish Museum’s exhibition of over 450 works from antiquities to contemporary art. // Credit: Kris Graves
September 15, 2022, 3:16 pm
What’s Jewish About …The Art World?
The Jewish Museum in New York City was founded in 1904 in the library of the Jewish Theological Seminary and has been housed in the landmark Warburg Mansion on Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street since 1947.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Photos by Dark Rush Photography // This 200-year-old wood buffet is from Marianne’s grandparent’s home. It has only pegs, no nails. The peach covered jar on left is Marianne’s and as is the blue queen chess piece in the rear: “Head Trip” which is sand-blasted and drawn on before sealing. The digital photograph is “Small Storm” (Maggie Taylor). The burgundy charger is by Steve Joplin.
August 14, 2019, 2:15 pm
Venerable Visionary in Vinings
Marianne Weinberg-Benson, a professional sculptor, shows off some of her coolest creations and favorite finds.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Photos by Duane Stork // Scott Shulman poses with physician wife Rhonda Taubin in his workshop to display “LOVE,” composed of 1,830 deck screws. Note the “E” is in progress. Shulman does not sell his work, which goes to decorate his medical offices or local charities.
May 29, 2019, 1:56 pm
Chai Style Art: Doc Shulman Nails It
Dr. Scott Shulman spends what free time he has in his lower level workshop amid shelves of his mini Home Depot that hold art supplies.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Photos by Duane Stork // Dr. Al Padwa cradles one of his metal globes in his backyard sculpture garden.
January 9, 2019, 3:39 pm
Chai Style Art: Molecules, Mobiles and Mountains
Dr. Al Padwa’s 1936 Virginia-Highland home leaves no room for doubt as the anatomically correct rust statues in his yard exude his whimsy and study of structure.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Photos by Duane Stork // Karin and Daniel (in one of his own Atlanta T-shirt designs) contrast their styles. Daniel’s “Netanyahu” micro-bladed stencil took about 100 hours to create. Karin’s work is “Tsadi Bird.”
November 8, 2018, 3:00 pm
Chai Style Art: Mother/Son Artists Echo “Out of the Box” Talent
Peek inside the home of Karin Mervis, a teaching artist at the High Museum, and inspiration to her son, Daniel.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Photos by Duane Stork // Liz and Jeff relax in their Mid-century modern living room with hamster, Chester, and dog, Pinkie, nearby. The white figure on the left, “Silhouette,” is by local photographer Harriet Leibowitz.
October 24, 2018, 4:28 pm
Chai Style Homes: Liz and Jeff Reprise South Beach Roots
Morningside residents Liz Lapidis and Jeff Levy collect art they love in a Mid-century modern home overlooking the woods.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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