An upcoming exhibit at the Magnes museum in Berkeley brings to light a fascinating yet little-known slice of modern European Jewish history. “El Lissitzky’s Chad Gadyo at 100” focuses on a recent gift to the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at UC Berkeley: a complete set of 11 colorful lithographic images by El…
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For Tu B’Av, enjoy 9 sweet photos of Israelis in love
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Local photographer highlights beauty of disabled dancer
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The whimsical, profound ceramic art of Annabeth Rosen comes to CJM
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An outpouring of work from Bay Area artists
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JCCSF accused of censorship in art exhibit
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Summer has landed in the Bay Area, bringing new art with it
Although it’s summer in the Bay Area and the pace of life is slowing down for some, those who make and share art are still doing so with tremendous…