The Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan is hosting a major exhibition spotlighting the life and work of Arthur Szyk, a Polish-born Jewish artist whose intricate and powerful illustrations fiercely condemned fascism and celebrated justice. Once celebrated during the Second World War but later forgotten, Szyk is remembered for his caustic caricatures of Adolf Hitler and his illuminated miniatures, including a famed Passover Haggadah and depictions of the American Revolution. The exhibition features rarely seen works, including Szyk's 1942 piece 'Anti-Christ,' and draws from the extensive collection of Irvin Ungar, who has devoted decades to reviving Szyk's legacy. The show highlights Szyk's wide-ranging artistry, from biblical illustrations to political cartoons, and explores his identity as a 'soldier in art' who used his talents to fight oppression and advocate for justice across nations and faiths.
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