An activist Jewish artist who used his work to fight fascism – The Forward
https://forward.com/culture/792856/arthur-szyk-museum-of-jewish-heritage/
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An activist Jewish artist who used his work to fight fascism

Arthur Szyk painted the Founding Fathers and visualized American ideals to fight fascism

The Forward

elul journal prompt number ten, twelfth of elul:

What are you certain you won't change your mind about? Should you be so certain?

Rosh Hashanah, from the Holiday Series. painting by Arthur Szyk, 1948. raised a Polish Jew in Łódź and attached to both his Polish and Jewish identity, Arthur Szyk was heavily influenced by medieval illuminated manuscripts early in his development as an artist. later, he would become most well-known for his political cartoons and illustrations.

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🔴 The Daily Heller: A Big Hand for Arthur Szyk’s Lettering and Calligraphy
Feat.: Irvin Ungar
By Steven Heller @thedailyheller at @printmag
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https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-heralding-arthur-szyks-lettering/

The Daily Heller: A Big Hand for Arthur Szyk’s Lettering and Calligraphy

Szyk’s mission went beyond topical satire.

PRINT Magazine

At the Ww2 Museum for a political cartooning talk and I'm so excited!

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The WW2 Museum in NOLA currently has a traveling exhibit of the work of artist Arthur Szyk who did both social commentary and political art/cartoon/illustration during and after WW2. You can see some of the amazing artwork here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/12090437@N04/albums/72157711582760267
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