Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery
EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
CHIM’s Photojournalism: From War to Hope
April 21 – June 15
Opening Reception & Talk
Thursday, May 1, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
In collaboration with the Festival of Jewish Culture and JCC’s celebration of Jewish Heritage Month.
This compelling exhibition showcases the work of a founder of Magnum Photo, legendary David Seymour – “Chim.” Chim’s 51 photos capture the raw emotions and pivotal moments from war-torn landscapes to stories of resilience and hope. This exhibition highlights his exceptional storytelling talent while offering a poignant reflection on the human condition by one of the 20th century’s most influential photojournalists.
This exhibit was initiated by Cynthia Young, curator at New York’s International Center of Photography, using vintage prints in their collection. Then the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center produced the 51 modern prints for their showing, which were later presented at the Portland Oregon Jewish Museum and Holocaust Education Center. davidseymour.com
Exhibition Talk and Slide Presentation
Thursday, May 8 6:30pm – 8:00pm (Dayson Boardroom)
David Seymour CHIM‘s nephew Ben Shneiderman will give a slide talk on CHIM’s life, showing iconic images of the Spanish Civil War, Post-War Europe, Israel, and celebrities such as Sophia Loren, Ingrid Bergman, and Pablo Picasso. Q & A to follow.
Event with the Jewish Book Festival
Tuesday May 22, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Join Ben Shneiderman for a slide talk on his parents’ work, featured in a new exhibit at the National Museum of American Jewish History. He’ll also discuss the 2024 English translation of his father’s Journey Through the Spanish Civil War. Ten of CHIM’s photos are included in the book. The book will be available for purchase.
Support provided by:
Averbach Foundation
Esther Chetner
Yosef Wosk Family Foundation
The Government of Canada
In partnership with:
Ben Shneiderman
Magnum Photos
International Center of Photography, New York
Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
Illustration: Wedding in the Border Regions, Israel (1952)
Pandora’s Collective & Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery Presentation
Sponsored by the Yosef Wosk Foundation
Poets will respond with original work inspired by the current art exhibits on display. Please bring paper and pen. There will be an open mic time when the audience will have an opportunity to write and read poems relating to the exhibit. Free admission.
Tuesday May 20, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
ART & POETRY – based on the exhibit “From War to Hope: Chim’s Photojournalism“
Featured Poets: Bonnie Nish, Kaile Shilling, Natasha Boskic and Angela Rebrec
Host: Lorraine White-Wilkinson
THE GALLERY IS LOOKING FOR DOCENTS
The Docent Program will be a group of trained volunteers who function as part-time gallery docents. Those interested in being docents will be trained by the Gallery Director in late summer or early fall, and, once trained, will receive a briefing on all exhibits. Docents will average one four-hour shift a week. A docent calendar will be managed by the Gallery Director. Email gallery@jccgv.bc.ca for more information, and to sign up to participate.
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COPYRIGHT
Each artist owns the copyright in his/her respective images. These images may not be copied, modified, duplicated or used in any way without the express prior written consent of the artist.