Defiance:
Jewish Women and Design in the Modern Era
Curator's tour with Michal Friedlander for the FRIENDS OF THE JMB (in German)
The exhibition Defiance. Jewish Women and Design in the Modern Era is dedicated to more than 60 Jewish craftswomen who, despite exclusion and social barriers, forged their own paths at the beginning of the 20th century – creatively, courageously, and pioneered new ground. Many of these designers faded into the background of history due to persecution, exile, or oblivion. The exhibition brings their voices back and makes their work visible again.
Thu 16 Oct 2025, 4 pm
Where
Old Building, ground level, “Meeting Point” in the foyer
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
Curator Michal Friedlander will give you an exclusive tour of the exhibition and provide insights into the moving life stories and artistic work of these women. You will see how they set new standards with their designs and had a decisive influence on the modern era.
Be moved by the extraordinary objects and inspiring biographies and discover the many facets of modern Jewish design.
Irene Salinger (formerly: Saltern), costume design for Margaret Sullavan as Ruth Holland in the film “So Ends our Night” (black dress), Los Angeles, 1941; Jewish Museum Berlin, donated by Tom and Lynda Salinger
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Irene Salinger (formerly: Saltern), costume design for Margaret Sullavan as Ruth Holland in the film “So Ends our Night” (black dress), Los Angeles, 1941; Jewish Museum Berlin, donated by Tom and Lynda Salinger
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