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Jewish Museum London explores centuries of money-related stereotypes through historical artifacts and contemporary art.

exhibition · 2026-04-20

The Jewish Museum in London hosted the exhibition 'Jews, Money, Myth' from 19 March to 7 July 2019, which explored the stereotype associating Jewish individuals with wealth over the past eight centuries. The display included artifacts ranging from medieval Judean coins to Edward I's anti-Jewish edict in 1275 and the expulsion of Jews from England in 1290. Modern artists such as Jeremy Deller and Doug Fishbone tackled contemporary anti-Semitic themes. Deller's 2019 video collage incorporated clips from 'South Park' alongside conspiracy theories about Jewish banking. Fishbone's comedic monologue discussed conversion for financial gain. The exhibition also showcased racist caricatures and critiques of global power dynamics, mentioning figures like George Soros, while emphasizing the intricacies of persistent stereotypes without endorsing cultural biases.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Jews, Money, Myth' at The Jewish Museum, London
  • Dates: 19 March to 7 July 2019
  • Explores stereotype linking Jews with money across 800 years of European history
  • Includes historical artifacts from medieval times, like ancient Judean coinage
  • Features contemporary works by Jeremy Deller, Doug Fishbone, and Ryan Gander
  • References Edward I's 1275 anti-Jewish edict and 1290 expulsion of English Jews
  • Discusses Karl Marx's 1844 essay 'On the Jewish Question'
  • Examines modern manifestations in media, politics, and conspiracy theories

Entities

Artists

  • Doug Fishbone
  • Jeremy Deller
  • Ryan Gander
  • Rembrandt
  • Alphonse James de Rothschild
  • Karl Marx
  • Judas
  • Jesus
  • Peter Griffin
  • Lorenzo
  • Jessica
  • Shylock
  • Donald Trump
  • George Soros
  • Edward I

Institutions

  • The Jewish Museum
  • ArtReview
  • British Labour Party
  • South Park
  • Family Guy
  • The Merchant of Venice

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Europe
  • Hungary
  • France

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