Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family
Feb. 23, 2019 - Dec. 2030
2nd floor gallery, Zanvyl A. Krieger Main Building
Admission grants entry to the museum and all current exhibitions.
Mixed media. 2005. Gift of the Artist.
Top Image: Esther Krinitz, Janiszew Prison Camp
1994. Embroidery and fabric collage. Courtesy of Art and Remembrance.
On View
About the Exhibition
Featuring Esther Krinitz's Holocaust survival story told through 36 hand-embroidered works. The show pays tribute to humanity's unjust persecution of innocents and the dream of a world at peace. Works include South African Truth and Reconciliation testimonies, Rwandan genocide survivors, and more.
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Related Program
The lessons from Esther’s art and story are immediate and understandable, nurturing empathy and courage, while her art brings the Holocaust to life in a markedly different way than the black-and-white photos more typical of the period. Drawing from Esther’s art and story, free educational materials offer students a way to comprehend the perseverance of a young girl within the context of historical events, using the Holocaust as the primary content. They are designed for grades 5 – 12. The lessons build essential skills for critical thinking, understanding primary resources, contextualizing current events, appreciating the importance of storytelling, and engaging young people in active participation in their community.
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