Two years ago I wrote a post about Maurycy Minkowski, a Polish-Jewish artist whose life came to a tragic end shortly after arriving in Buenos Aires. Earlier this month I finally had a chance to see some actual paintings by Minkowski at the Jewish Museum at Libertad 769.
This is not a very good photograph. As I was taking it I could feel the presence of the guy coming up behind me to tell me not to take photos. Anyway, I just love this painting, the expressiveness of the faces.
November 4th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Maurycy Minkowski left this world tragically and unappreciated. Only until recently, are we begining to recognize the sheer beauty, greatness and importance of his artwork. He left a gift to the world, living proof of the
jewish people and how they lived. Of which many of those beautiful faces murdered in the Holocaust or by Pogroms. All of his paintings are beautiful.
Can you imagine the hatred that existed? Or even just the indifference? Does the world recognize the magnitude of his great talent? Wow, one is so lucky to view a “Minkowski” in person.
November 4th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Hi Geri,
You’re certainly right about Minkowski’s works being more than beautiful paintings. They’re vivid reminders of a dark phase of history and sufferings of the Jewish people. Thanks for your comment.
November 30th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
I have loved his work for a long time and never seen reproductions. Where in the world could I get a copy of “After the Pogrom”?
I wish they would reproduce his work.
November 30th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Hi Sarah,
Nice to hear from another Minkowski fan. I’m not sure if there are any reproductions being made of Minkowski works. They would be nice.