Curator Michelle Schwartz Offers An Insider’s View In Art Talk

By special arrangement with Michelle

Schwartz, a highly regarded gallerist and curator of Israeli art in the Bay Area of San Francisco, the shul’s Judaism and Art group debuted a new show highlighting the work of an impressive roster of creative artists. The first viewing of the show took place on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m., at a bagels and lox brunch, after which the curator and gallerist talked about the art, the artists, and the vision each artist was conveying about the challenges and ideals of living in Israel.

An appreciative gathering of art lovers filled the community room on a rainy Sunday, listening intently to the art talk and peppering Michelle Schwartz with questions that delved into the background of the artists and the art scene in Israel. With asides about her own foray into the art market, Schwartz endeared herself to her audience with personal stories and good humor.

Represented in the show are works by Dorit Feldman, Samuel Katz, Menashe Kadishman, Moshe Kupferman, David Reeb, Naftali Bezem, Nachum Guttman, Moshe Castel and Samuel Bak. Much of the show will remain mounted in the shul’s community room through the next few months. Members and visitors are invited to view the art when the shul is open for Shabbat and holiday services and also on Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.                                                                                       SMBloom photo