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New exhibition opens on August 23.
After the Storm: Identity and Repair explores how Samuel Bak reconceived his Jewish identity after the Holocaust (1941-1945) through a set of guiding principles. He has stated that he had no notion to the scale of the disaster he survived as a child until the 1960s. Through his friendships and conversations with other survivors, he created in his art a world after disaster that mourns the undeniable loss of millions yet attempts to mend itself through the act of Tikkun, or repair. Tikkun proposes that people are responsible for the welfare of society and should commit to its reconstruction through acts of social justice, civic responsibility, and ethical behavior. In the works on display, Bak questions the presence of the divine in a world bent on destruction, yet the paintings also represent his hope for peace and his unrelenting faith in humanity’s capacity for goodness and empathy.
Exhibition funding generously sponsored by:
The museum offers a free audio tour available for visitors in English, Spanish, Arabic, and French. Please bring your headphones and a smart device to scan the QR code at each stop.
Join us for the Fall exhibition Curator Talk on Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 PM.
Alexandra Cardon, Chief Curator of Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center, will introduce the key themes of the new exhibition After The Storm: Identity and Repair. The talk will be followed by a tour of the exhibition for a closer look at specific paintings in the exhibit. RSVP required.
Please visit our website to learn more about our free fall 2024 programs and events.
Please join us to learn more about Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center and the helpful resources available to our educators and their students. RSVP required.
Tuesday September 24th, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
SMBLC offers free K-12 tours and field trip visits.
