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September 9, 2016

Mark Podwal: A Unique Artist Preoccupied with Jewish History

A genius for historical contradictions.

In an encomium to the American Jewish artist Mark Podwal, Cynthia Ozick describes his uncanny ability to create striking images that capture the themes of Jewish history. (With slideshow; originally published in 1990.)

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September 9, 2016

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