The Magnes | PopUp Exhibitions October 2015

The Magnes | PopUp Exhibitions October 2015

NOA BAR GABAI ON ORIENTALISM IN ISRAELI CULTURE

NOA BAR GABAI ON ORIENTALISM IN ISRAELI CULTURE

Noa Bar Gabai is a doctoral candidate in Comparative Literature at UCLA. Her dissertation is entitled Messianism and Masortiyut: The Poetics of Traditionalism in Mizrahi Hebrew.

In this PopUp Exhibition, Noa will put orientalist Jewish art and objects from Yemen and North Africa, that are part of The Magnes Collection, in conversation with her research.

12pm-1pmWednesday, October 7, 2015

The Magnes Auditorium, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94720

ABOUT THE SERIES

Each week, UC Berkeley faculty and students, visiting artists and other notable guests present brief lectures focused on selected treasures from the The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life. These flash exhibitions will include the opportunity to view the art and artifacts discussed intimately and up close. Bring your own lunch, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and take part in an exciting learning program, free and open to the public.

NEXT POPUP October 14: Laurie Pearce on By the Rivers of Babylon

THE MAGNES COLLECTION OF JEWISH ART AND LIFEUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY2121 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94720510.643.2526 MAGNES.BERKELEY.EDU

Noa Bar Gabai is a doctoral candidate in Comparative Literature at UCLA. Her dissertation is entitled Messianism and Masortiyut: The Poetics of Traditionalism in Mizrahi Hebrew.

In this PopUp Exhibition, Noa will put orientalist Jewish art and objects from Yemen and North Africa, that are part of The Magnes Collection, in conversation with her research.

12pm-1pmWednesday, October 7, 2015

The Magnes Auditorium, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94720

ABOUT THE SERIES

Each week, UC Berkeley faculty and students, visiting artists and other notable guests present brief lectures focused on selected treasures from the The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life. These flash exhibitions will include the opportunity to view the art and artifacts discussed intimately and up close. Bring your own lunch, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and take part in an exciting learning program, free and open to the public.

NEXT POPUP October 14: Laurie Pearce on By the Rivers of Babylon

THE MAGNES COLLECTION OF JEWISH ART AND LIFEUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY2121 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94720510.643.2526 MAGNES. BERKELEY.EDU