World Cultures, World Arts Series: Original Etchings by Emil Singer – Transatlantic Connections at the Jewish Museum Vienna
Thu Apr 24 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Event Description:
In 2019 and 2023, the Jewish Museum Vienna received two separate donations of original etchings by Austrian artist Emil Singer (1881–1942) from two American collectors. The artworks depict a pastel-colored Alt-Wien (Old Vienna) featuring opulent buildings on the Ringstrasse and the romantic idyll of the Viennese countryside, among other scenes. The works were produced predominantly during the Interwar Period when the Habsburg monarchy had been dissolved and the fledgling First Republic of Austria was founded. During this time, tourism began to flourish. The etchings proved an affordable, yet still valuable art form and souvenir. Through an analysis of a small selection of etchings, this lecture takes a deep dive into the interwoven stories behind these nostalgic renderings: It will explore the artist’s continued efforts to earning a living despite the Nuremberg Laws and his American clientele’s (ultimately unsuccessful) attempts to save him from persecution, the dedication of particular individuals in keeping Emil Singer’s legacy alive in the decades following the Holocaust, and issues of provenance and restitution. The World Cultures, World Arts Series bridges the gap between the business education of a Baruch student and the cultural and artistic world. In each session, an artist or art historian presents a detailed look at a piece of artwork, its context and its relevance for today. We will connect world cultures with the fine arts, to see if we can find an alternate way to become globally-accomplished students. The Baruch community is invited to attend this free online lecture.
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