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Artist Chella Man and curator Liz Munsell reflect on Man’s newest work, “Autonomy,” which is now on view in our current exhibition, “Overflow, Afterglow: New Work in Chromatic Figuration” in this The New York Times article. Read the full article: https://thejm.net/4bS0VLf

Now on view! “Overflow, Afterglow: New Work in Chromatic Figuration” brings together seven young artists who use color to distort the figure and expand cultural norms—whether nodding to pop culture and digital immersion, the vibrancies of their heritages, or spaces of youthful and queer liberation. Featuring works by: Austin Martin White Sara Issakharian Sasha Gordon Chella Man Sula Bermúdez-Silverman Ilana Savdie Rosha Yaghmai "The colors pop and sizzle, and anyone who visits in the hopes of escaping the summer temperatures will find a different kind of heat waiting inside." — The New Yorker ❤️🔥 On view through September 15, 2024. Plan your visit: https://thejm.net/3QVso6A 💥 Photos by Scott Rudd Events

Closing Soon! On view through May 27, 2024, don't miss the final days of "Scenes from the Collection," the Jewish Museum's rotating collection exhibition exploring the Jewish experience through 450 works from antiquities to contemporary art. Current installations include “Coney Island,” showcasing two carousel horses created by master carvers Charles Carmel and Marcus Charles Ilions, “RBG Collars: Photographs by Elinor Carucci,” and a selection of works by Kehinde Wiley, Deborah Kass, Arlene Shechet, and more.

Educators! Join us for our upcoming workshop, "The Collars of RBG" on Wednesday, May 15 from 4 - 6:30 pm. Explore the exhibition "RBG Collars: Photographs by Elinor Carucci" featuring photographs of former US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s collars, alongside necklaces drawn from the Jewish Museum's collection. Hear from guest speakers Elinor Carucci and Sara Bader, co-authors of "The Collars of RBG: A Portrait of Justice," and participate in a hands-on workshop inspired by the work on view. Learn more and register by May 14: https://thejm.net/3yaKyep 

Teen Photo Contest alert! 📣 📸 Submissions are now open through Friday, May 31! Inspired by the Jewish Museum’s permanent collection—a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art and objects spanning 4,000 years of history—the Museum’s Teen Interns invite middle and high school students to submit original photographs that explore connections between history and contemporary life. How do traditions connect generations, and how might this be represented through photography? This prompt is open to your creative and artistic interpretation and students may submit up to three distinct photographs. Winning photographs will be featured on the Jewish Museum’s website and social media. Winners will also receive an American Express gift card. 🔗 For more information and to submit your work, visit: https://thejm.net/44rmHTN 🎨: Gay Block, “Untitled (Grandma Holding Brian’s Letter and Photos),” 1982-85, Chromogenic color print. #JewishMuseumCollection

James S. Snyder, the Museum’s Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director, has been named a 2024 Power Player in Arts & Culture by amNewYork and Politics New York!   “In these challenging times, we are working to underscore the role museums should play through education and engagement with our audiences and opportunities to show artists responding to social and political turmoil today and the past. We are also using our collection to build a new narrative about how specific cultures migrating throughout the global diaspora resonate with the cultures around them, so as to promote connectedness in these fractious times,” said Snyder.   Read James Snyder’s full feature in the 2024 Power Players in Arts & Culture listing here: https://lnkd.in/dmK4KfUR

The Jewish Museum’s 38th Annual Purim Ball, held at The Plaza on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, raised a record $3.45 million for the Museum. We honored William D. Zabel, a pioneering attorney and champion of human and civil rights, who was recognized for the first time for his contributions to arts and culture, and Marta Minujín, the celebrated Argentine artist whose exuberant solo show just closed at the Jewish Museum, who was honored for her 60-year legacy of activism through art. The event also celebrated the Museum’s 120th anniversary! The Plaza was transformed by David Stark Design, with decor inspired by Minujín’s artwork. The stunning centerpiece featured a replica of the Museum’s historic Warburg building façade featuring a timeline of highlights over the Museum’s 120 years. Photographers from Smilebooth roamed the party taking photos of guests, and music was provided by Timo Weiland. 📸 : 1. Purim Ball After Party 2. James Snyder, Shari Aronson, Marta Minujín, William Zabel, Robert Pruzan, Morris Offit 3. Purim Ball 4. Marta Minujín, James Snyder 5. Purim Ball After Party Committee 6. Timo Weiland. Photos by Madison Voelkel and Sabrina Steck/ BFA

Free film screenings for middle and high school classes are offered at the Jewish Museum through our Movies that Matter program. Students and teachers are invited to view award-winning documentary films that examine current social issues such as representation and identity, immigration, and civil rights, followed by discussions with filmmakers. Attend an in-person screening at the Museum, or participate virtually by viewing a selection of on-demand short films and pre-recorded conversations with filmmakers. All screenings are offered free of charge. In-Person screenings are offered on April 3, 4, 5 and 9. Virtual screenings are available for streaming throughout April, May, and June. To learn more or register, email MoviesThatMatter@thejm.org or visit our Teen Programs Calendar: https://lnkd.in/ePB2U-Rf 📸: Film Still, “Southern Rites” (2015)

Learn about an exquisite set of Torah finials in the #JewishMuseumCollection made by Abraham Lopes de Oliveyra (1657-1750), the earliest known Jewish silversmith to work in England. Part of our Object Lesson series, this video explores de Oliveyra’s story and the object's role in Jewish devotion, tradition, and culture. Hear from Abigail Rapoport, Curator of Judaica at the Jewish Museum, and Basya Schechter, cantor and musician. This and other videos in our #ObjectLesson series can be found on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Video by SandenWolff

Our current exhibition, "RBG Collars: Photographs by Elinor Carucci,” on view through May 27, was recently featured on NYC-ARTS. In case you missed it, view the segment here: https://thejm.net/3SyhmV8