VIRTUAL TALK: The Female Imagery of Zionist Artist Ephraim Moses Lilien

 

VIRTUAL TALK Monday, December 5, 7:30 p.m.   From Femme Fatale to the New Jewish Woman: Gender, Nationalism, and Orientalism in the Art of E. M. Lilien   The Ruth and Alvin Rockoff Annual Lecture   Historian Lynne Swarts, University of Sydney, explores the female imagery of Ephraim Moses Lilien, the first major Zionist artist, who helped establish the Bezalel Art School in Jerusalem. One of the most important Jewish artists at the turn of the twentieth century, he had a remarkably nuanced vision of the New Jewish Woman, a portrayal that often eluded the Zionist imagination.    Register Here     DONATE NOW   Thank you for your support   A cornerstone of cultural and intellectual life at Rutgers, the Bildner Center presents programs that educate and engage diverse audiences. At a time when antisemitism is on the rise and ignorance about Jewish history and culture is prevalent, the Center is a vital resource on campus and for the wider public.   Your gift enables us to make a meaningful impact in the community, fostering engagement with Jewish identity, culture, and history.