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Witness: The Art of Samuel Bak

Closing reception of artist's exhibition is Nov. 7

  • published: 2019/07/31
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Samuel Bak Exhibition Closing Reception

The public is invited to join the Sam and Frances Fried Holocaust and Genocide Academy and The Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies as we thank our donors for their generosity in sponsoring "WITNESS: The Art of Samuel Bak" exhibition.

Closing reception
Thu. Nov. 7
7-9pm
Weber Fine Arts Gallery
Light refreshments will be provided

The Exhibition
“Witness: The Art of Samuel Bak,” collection spans five decades of Bak’s artistic journey, featuring pieces that have been shown in major museums and galleries in cities such as Tel Aviv, New York, Paris and Rome. Bak’s art visualizes his Holocaust experience and Jewish life through the ages. His art melds different styles, often featuring surreal imagery.

The art will be on display through Thur. Nov. 14. See the Gallery Hours Here

“My art is anchored in my personal story of survival, in which the specific events point to the universal premises of the human condition.” Samual Bak

Questions about the reception, contact Kendall Panas – UNO Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies – 402.554.2788 – kpanas@unomaha.edu

The exhibition is sponsored by the UNO Sam and Frances Fried Holocaust and Genocide Academy, the Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies, the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media and the College of Arts and Sciences in addition to the Nebraska Arts Council, Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.