First French Retrospective of Felix Nussbaum at mahJ
From September 22, 2010, to January 23, 2011, the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme (mahJ) in Paris presents the inaugural retrospective of Felix Nussbaum. This exhibition showcases pieces from the Nussbaum Foundation in Osnabrück, along with loans from institutions in Berlin, Chicago, New York, and Tel Aviv. Nussbaum, who received his training in Hamburg and Berlin, fled to Belgium, was sent to Camp Saint-Cyprien in 1940, escaped, but ultimately perished at Auschwitz in 1944. Notable works on display include 'Self-Portrait with Jewish Identity Card' (1943) and 'Self-Portrait in the Camp' (1940), culminating with 'Triumph of Death' (April 18, 1944). The accompanying catalogue features an essay by Philippe Dagen, highlighting Nussbaum's often-overlooked contributions in France.
Key facts
- First retrospective of Felix Nussbaum in France at mahJ, Paris.
- Exhibition runs from September 22, 2010 to January 23, 2011.
- Nussbaum Foundation in Osnabrück, designed by Daniel Libeskind, is closed for expansion.
- Loans from private collections and museums in Berlin, Chicago, New York, and Tel Aviv.
- Nussbaum trained in Hamburg and Berlin, part of Expressionism and Novembergruppe.
- He fled to Belgium, painted clandestinely, deported to Camp Saint-Cyprien in 1940, escaped, recaptured, died at Auschwitz in 1944.
- Brother Justus died at Struthof camp.
- Key works: 'Self-Portrait with Jewish Identity Card' (1943), 'Self-Portrait in the Camp' (1940), 'Triumph of Death' (1944).
- Style references Van Gogh, De Chirico, Ensor; themes of masquerade and persecution.
- Catalogue essay by Philippe Dagen questions underrepresentation in France due to sensitive Shoah and collaboration issues.
Entities
Artists
- Felix Nussbaum
- Daniel Libeskind
- Ludwig Meidner
- Philippe Dagen
- Albrecht Dürer
- Hans Holbein the Younger
- Vincent van Gogh
- Giorgio De Chirico
- James Ensor
- Justus Nussbaum
Institutions
- Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
- Nussbaum Foundation
- Osnabrück
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Osnabrück
- Germany
- Berlin
- Chicago
- New York
- Tel Aviv
- Hamburg
- Belgium
- Camp Saint-Cyprien
- Pyrénées orientales
- Auschwitz
- Struthof
- Alsace
- Florence
Sources
- artpress —