A new exhibition -- "Evil: A Matter of Intent"
September 29, 2015
The exhibition "Evil: A Matter of Intent" has opened at Hebrew Union College in New York City. I couldn't be more proud to have my work in this thought provoking exhibition. The curator, Laura Kruger, selected two pieces from my new series, "10 MODERN PLAGUES." Blood - Water Pollution from the 10 MODERN PLAGUES
Evil: A Matter of Intent explores several questions. Why does evil exist? How is it manifested? From whom or from what is it derived? According to the Hebrew bible and rabbinic teachings, all humans have some capability or predisposition to commit acts of evil, or what is known in Hebrew as yetzer hara. Philosophers argue that such inclinations are not inherently malicious, yet can easily become evil if not confronted.
In this exhibition, topics include the Ten Plagues, the Golem, the Shoah and the proliferation of acts of violence including genocides worldwide.*
On the practical side of delivering artwork to an exhibition, shipping is always a challenge. In this series, 10 MODERN PLAGUES, each piece presents unique challenges for safe shipping. The left photo is a preview of my packing solution. A more thorough examination of the packing will be the subject of an upcoming post on ASK Harriete. It may be worth the close inspection because the Hebrew Union College staff said this about my packing . . . "We are all in awe of your ingenuity in packaging. I had my registrar photograph them in situ."
To all the readers of ASK Harriete, I hope that if you are planning to be in New York some time during the next seven months you will make a point of going to this powerful exhibition.
Exhibition dates: September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
A big thank you to everyone who joined me in attending the opening of this exhibition.
Opening is October 21, from 5 - 7 pm.
Blight - World Hunger
(Above and Left) These photos show Blight-World Hunger which is also in the exhibition "Evil- A Matter of Intent."
More information:
Location: Hebrew Union College Museum
One West Fourth Street (between Broadway and Mercer Street)
New York City
Subway: N/R/W to 8th Street (NYU); 6 to Astor Place; A/C/E/B/D.M to West 4th Street
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm; Friday, 9 am – 3 pm
Admission: FREE. Government-issued photo ID required.
Group Tours and Information: 212-824-2298 or [email protected]
www.huc.edu/museum/ny
Artists in the show:
Andi Arnovitz
Debra Band
Harriete Estel Berman
Leon Bibel
Andres Borocz
Beverly Brodsky
Lynda Caspe
Larry Frankel
Tommy Gelb
Linda Gissen
Carol Hamoy
Nathan Hilu
Ruben Malayan
Richard McBee
*Description of the exhibition from the press release provided by Hebrew Union College. When I go to the show, I will be sure to write more extensively about the exhibition.
RELATED INFORMATION:
Article about the curator Laura Kruger. "...she has stood alone among curators and Jewish museums, providing an often singular forum for emerging contemporary Jewish visual culture." Read more at the link below: Laura Kruger At The Hebrew Union College Museum