Warhol’s Einstein – a masterpiece of cultural significance

By AMY CARRINGTON, Art Specialist, Aspire Art  On display as part of the Aspire Art Gallery’s Modern & Contemporary Art Live Auction in Cape Town, American artist Andy Warhol’s electrifying portrait of Albert Einstein is a vivid reminder of the artist's ability to meld the realms of pop culture and historical significance. This piece is part of the Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century series, celebrating luminaries who have not only shaped modern thought but have also left an indelible mark on culture and society. Warhol’s choice to portray Einstein reflects a deep respect for intellectual achievement and highlights the crucial role that Jewish figures...

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Warhol’s Einstein – a masterpiece of cultural significance

By AMY CARRINGTON, Art Specialist, Aspire Art  On display as part of the Aspire Art Gallery’s Modern & Contemporary Art Live Auction in Cape Town, American artist Andy Warhol’s electrifying portrait of Albert Einstein is a vivid reminder of the...

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Warhol’s Einstein – a masterpiece of cultural significance

By AMY CARRINGTON, Art Specialist, Aspire Art  On display as part of the Aspire Art Gallery’s Modern & Contemporary Art Live Auction in Cape Town, American artist Andy Warhol’s electrifying portrait of Albert Einstein is a vivid reminder of the...

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Warhol’s Einstein – a masterpiece of cultural significance

By AMY CARRINGTON, Art Specialist, Aspire Art  On display as part of the Aspire Art Gallery’s Modern & Contemporary Art Live Auction in Cape Town, American artist Andy Warhol’s electrifying portrait of Albert Einstein is a vivid reminder of the...

What’s on at the Jewish Literary Festival 2025

You don’t have to have read the books – or be a reader at all – to attend and love the Jewish Literary Festival! Our fifth event will be held on 28 April 2025, and will be a day...

Book Mitzvah!

Book Talk World-renowned Jewish Capetonian photographer, author and publisher, Marc Hoberman, has recently made a generous donation of his book collection to the Jacob Gitlin Library. Many in the community will no doubt know of the prolific father-and-son duo –...
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Warhol’s Einstein – a masterpiece of cultural significance

By AMY CARRINGTON, Art Specialist, Aspire Art  On display as part of the Aspire Art Gallery’s Modern & Contemporary Art Live Auction in Cape Town, American artist Andy Warhol’s electrifying portrait of Albert Einstein is a vivid reminder of the...

What’s on at the Jewish Literary Festival 2025

You don’t have to have read the books – or be a reader at all – to attend and love the Jewish Literary Festival! Our fifth event will be held on 28 April 2025, and will be a day...

Book Mitzvah!

Book Talk World-renowned Jewish Capetonian photographer, author and publisher, Marc Hoberman, has recently made a generous donation of his book collection to the Jacob Gitlin Library. Many in the community will no doubt know of the prolific father-and-son duo –...

Women’s lives matter – but not enough

Arts & CultureBy Editor During early January this year, I watched the very harrowing documentary, India’s Daughter, for the second time. It was screened by Lockdown University, an online educational initiative started by former South African Wendy Fisher, daughter of...

Remembering the Be’eri Forest this Tu B’shvat

Each year, the South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) Cape Council and the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies (Cape SAJBD) come together to celebrate Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year for trees. This year, thanks to the generous...

CURRENT community events – MARCH 2025

Community OrganisationEventDateFor more infoJacob Gitlin LibraryAlan Landau Book TalkTuesday, 4 March 10h00 – 11h00RSVP: admin@gitlinlibrary.co.zaCTHGCLecture: Vilna GaonThursday, 6 March 18h00RSVP: admin@holocaust.org.zaMenschMensch Networking Event – Solving Complex ProblemsThursday, 6 March 18h00 for 18h30 – 20h30RSVP: https://qkt.io/NetworkEventMidrasha MeltonOnline: Antisemitism (6 Sessions)Wednesday,...

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March must-knows: Habonim Dror

By YAEL DUCHEN This month, Habo has returned in full swing!  We launched Shorashim with the exciting news that this year’s trip for Grade 10s will run during July. It will be a fun, adventure-filled, and meaningful experience. Sign-ups are now...
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Warhol’s Einstein – a masterpiece of cultural significance

By AMY CARRINGTON, Art Specialist, Aspire Art  On display as part of the Aspire Art Gallery’s Modern & Contemporary Art Live Auction in Cape Town, American artist Andy Warhol’s electrifying portrait of Albert Einstein is a vivid reminder of the...