Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd Street
Baltimore, MD
Join the Jewish Museum of Maryland for an evening exploring Modernisms, curated by J. Susan Isaacs and presenting the work of artists responding to modernist ideas with a broad range of approaches. Featured artists include Florence H. Austrian, Jacob Glushakow, Gladys Goldstein, Mervin Jules, Reuben Kramer, Perna Krick, Herman Maril, Karl Metzler, Selma L. Oppenheimer, Amalie Rothschild, Aaron Sopher, Edward Rosenfeld, and Peter Scholleck, largely from JMM’s collection. Their views were shaped by the new prevailing theories that emerged in Europe: Post Impressionism, Fauvism, German Expressionism, Cubism, Art Deco, Surrealism, and Bauhaus. Artist Jacob Glushakow described many of the practitioners within this group as “a school of Baltimore Jewish artists” that flourished for thirty years.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition in JMM’s Cohen-Weinberg Gallery, hear a conversation with JMM Exhibits Manager Katie Andril, exhibition curator J. Susan Isaacs, and educator George Ciscle, as well as visit the Museum’s recently opened production studio to share personal reflections in connection to the exhibition.
Katie Andril is Exhibits Manager at the Jewish Museum of Maryland, responsible for exhibition logistics and project management. Previously, she has worked at U.S. Art Company, at Framebridge’s Fine Art Department; and earlier held multiple roles including Assistant Director & Solo Artist Coordinator at The Art League, a community arts organization in Alexandria, Virginia.
J. Susan Isaacs is retired from teaching art history and museum studies at Towson University, where she curated many exhibitions for the Department of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education Galleries. She has curated for numerous institutions across the United States and abroad. She writes and publishes on modern and contemporary art.
George Ciscle has mounted groundbreaking exhibitions and taught courses in the fine arts and humanities for more than 50 years. After two decades of work as an educator and gallerist focused on promoting the careers of emerging artists, Ciscle founded The Contemporary, an “un-museum,” which challenged existing conventions for exhibiting art.
Kosher refreshments, beer, and wine will be served.
Admission is free and open to the public. You can register using the form below.
Accessibility: The Museum building, including the family and all-gender single-stall bathroom, is wheelchair accessible. Masks are welcome but not required. Complimentary masks will be available for anyone who would like one. Noise-reducing headphones and earplugs are available upon request at the front desk. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, live captioning, and livestreaming will be available. Please register for access to the livestream link.
Parking: There is street parking available in the neighborhood.
For questions, please contact nmitchel@jewishmuseummd.org or 443.873.5178.