Today - Samuel and Bettie Roberts Lecture in Jewish Art “Ghosts: An Artistic Meditation on the Holocaust and Anti-Semitism”

Samuel and Bettie Roberts Lecture in Jewish Art “Ghosts: An Artistic Meditation on the Holocaust and Anti-Semitism” featuring Robert Hirsch, artist and photographic historian, in conjunction with his exhibition, at the Walsh Gallery (Quick Center for the Arts), on Jewish Children in France during the Shoah.

In his lecture, Robert Hirsch will examine the artistic, cultural, political, and personal principals that informed his art exhibit, Ghosts: French Holocaust Children. He will discuss how he created the installation, the history that informs the project, and Israel’s place on the world stage. Additionally, Hirsch will review the interconnection between photography and history.

All are welcome to join Robert Hirsch on February 6, from 3-4:30 p.m., to preview the exhibit in the Walsh Gallery before the lecture. Contact the Bennett Center at bennettcenter@fairfield.edu or call (203) 254-4000, ext. 2066 for reservations.