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Exhibition Programs & Events
Pointed Hats, Hooked Noses and Straggly Beards: The Jews in Medieval Art
Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Martina Saltamacchia, Associate Professor of Medieval History & Director of Medieval and Renaissance Studies at UNO, will explore how Jews were transformed in medieval art from figures of ancient wisdom into hostile enemies to fear. What was the effect of these portrayals on contemporary society, and their lasting impact throughout Western history?
Style and Meaning: Conversing with the Old Masters
Thursday, November 21 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Amy Millicent Morris, Director of the School of the Arts at UNO, will explore Bak's artistic relationship to Old Masters, such as Dürer and Michelangelo, and will reference Bak's own reflections on these borrowings and the degree to which he creates new meaning or engages in artistic rivalry.
Through Bak’s friendships and conversations with other survivors, Bak 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 After the Storm: Identity and Repair, Chief Curator Alexandra Cardon invites visitors to engage in the concept of Tikkun as the works on display invite questions of the presence of the divine in a world bent on destruction. Simultaneously, Bak’s paintings of hope and peace also demand the reflection of 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.
