On Dec. 25, Jewish Museum Milwaukee opened its new exhibit featuring photographs of Jewish public figures. Titled “One World, One People: Jewish Photographic Portraits by Arnold Newman,” it will run through March 30.
Newman (1918–2006) was known as the “father of environmental portraiture” because of his method of photographing his subjects in carefully composed settings that represented their work and personality, while highlighting their contributions in their areas of expertise.
“One World, One People” spans six decades of work, dating from the early 1940s. Newman took photographs of artists, entertainers, philosophers, and politicians. Examples included Golda Meir, Leonard Bernstein, David Ben-Gurion, Woody Allen, and many others.
The Newman exhibit is one that the JMM is excited to present, and fits in with its permanent exhibits.
“This body of work offers unique and thought provoking perspectives on significant Jewish figures from a broad spectrum of backgrounds. The visual and educational information provided complements the historical journey addressed in the Museum’s permanent display while allowing viewers to discover expanded connections on a global level,” said Molly Dubin, JMM exhibits and program coordinator.
The museum offers special programming in connection with this exhibit, including a lecture on Thursday, Jan. 26, by Lisa Hostetler, Ph.D., curator of photographs at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Hostetler will speak about the history of photographic portraiture, including its effect on modern society, and Newman’s contribution to its tradition.
In February, the JMM will present a three-session portrait photography mini course taught by local artist and photography expert Jim Seder. Participants will learn about the techniques that create unique and insightful portraits.
To learn more about these events and all of Jewish Museum Milwaukee’s programs, visit their web site at www.jewishmuseum milwaukee.org or call 414-390-5730.
“One World, One People” was produced by the Jewish Museum of Florida, Miami Beach. Jewish Museum Milwaukee’s presentation of this exhibit is funded in part by the Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation, Suzy Ettinger, Jim and Marie Seder, and the Debra and Moshe Katz family.
Jewish Museum Milwaukee is located at 1360 N. Prospect Ave and is open Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Sundays, noon–4 p.m.
Admission prices are: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for students, free for children under age 6, and $15 for families; members are admitted free of charge.
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