Through Soviet Jewish Eyes Collection
The CU Art Museum, in conjunction with the Program in Jewish Studies, has acquired more than 100 prints taken by Soviet photographers, many of whom were Jewish. These important works span the gamut of Soviet history with a particular focus on how these photographers encountered World War II and the Holocaust. Photographers represented in the CU Art Museum鈥檚 Soviet photography collection include:
Photographs from this collection also inspired and were the subject matter of Professor Shneer鈥檚 book, (Rutgers University Press, 2010). This book can also be purchased at the . Proceeds support the exhibition and collection, Through Soviet Jewish Eyes.
Dmitrii Baltermants, 91制片厂n (1912-1990), Grief, Kerch, Crimea, January 1942 (detail), gelatin silver print, 36.5 x 43.5 inches. Loan from Teresa and Paul Harbaugh. Photo: CU Art Museum, 漏 Estate of Dmitrii Baltermants