Worthy of a place of honor on your coffee table, this book boasts 400 pages, features 200 artists and spans the period from the early 20th century to the present day.
Paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, mosaics, ceramics, jewelry and Judaica are all documented in brilliant color photographs, along with descriptions of the artwork and biographies of each of the featured artists. A special student section spotlights the talent of our youth.
Congratulations are due to the many dedicated people who made this tribute to the creative spirit of our community possible: Chairman Hymie Mamiye; Lead Producers Marlene Mamiye and Trina Sultan; Creative Directors Trina Sultan and Stephen Dweck; Cover Designer Michelle Ishay-Cohen; Text Editor Barbara Azizo; Design Consltant Robin Antar; Art Photography Albert Hakim; Cover Photographer Morris Gindi; and Coordinators Sarise Dweck, Vivian Shamah and Renee Setton. Special thanks to Marilyn Bibi, Elizabeth Cohen, Frieda Cohen, Paulette Grazi, Celia Haddad, Lizette Hidary, Vivien Hidary, Eleanor Sarway, Monique Sultan, Aimee Hidary.
On Sunday, November 11th Magen David Yeshivah will host a book signing event. Guests will be able to meet some of the talented artists, and there will be a display of original art featured in the book. Light refreshements will be served.
Magen David Yeshivah invites everyone to attend this groundbreaking event at its elementary school: 2130 McDonald Ave. from 1:00-6:00 pm.
Copies of Our Art can be reserved by emailing imagestomichelle@gmail.com, or by phoning Marlene Mamiye at (917) 613-8733.
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Barbara Azizo is a community member.
