Curator Ariel Penzer is showcasing the work of Jewish artists in a vibrant exhibition titled “Rising from the Flames.” Opening last week at the David Posnack JCC, the show features original works created in Israel and across the diaspora by more than twenty artists (many of whom have faced antisemitism and blacklisting since October 7th). As detailed in the show’s description, “This powerful exhibition documents their experiences while celebrating identity, community and artistic perseverance.”

As the Founder of Art World for Israel, curator Ariel Penzer is no stranger to antisemitism in the art community. “Art World for Israel was created after October 7th as a response to the rampant antisemitism in the art world,” she says. “Many of the artists that are part of my show have been victims of blacklisting, antisemitism, discrimination, and all kinds of insane hatred. We’ve been doing our best to push back against the antisemitism in the art world.”

In fact, a number of “Rising from the Flames” artists experienced Ariel’s advocacy during Miami Art Week last December, when their exhibition featuring Jewish and Israeli artists was cancelled last minute by Satellite Art Show. Ariel helped them relocate to Aqua Art Miami, where they had a beautiful and well-attended exhibit (including........

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