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A Super ‘Schmooze’ Move

The unforgettable superheroes of comic strips became the stuff of endless Hollywood big-budget sequels. But more often than not, they began in the fevered imaginations of struggling young Jewish guys, whose wildest dreams could be hemmed in only by four panels and black ink.

Art Exhibit Links Trojans, Bruins

\”Makor/Source\” marks the first time that the Hillels of the two universities have collaborated on an exhibition. Roughly 20 local artists submitted works to the show, including collages, paintings and photographs.

Valuable Art From a Disregarded People

From the Israel Museum in Jerusalem to the Museum of the Negev in Beersheba; from the walls of Reverend Al Sharpton\’s home in New York to the mantle of photographer Irene Furtik\’s home in Santa Monica, Ethiopian Israeli art has arrived.

Valley Festival Draws Thousands

\”More booths, more vendors, more of everything\” is how festival co-chair Nancy Parris Moskowitz described this year\’s Los Angeles Jewish Festival.

Solace in SoCal

It may seem an auspicious time to bring Israeli artists over to America, as Israel has been in a virtual state of war since the beginning of the second intifada, and America is on the brink of war as well; but in a way, the timing could not have been better to discover what role museums play amid chaos.

Marvin Mirisch

Marvin Mirisch, one of three brothers who formed the Mirisch Co. motion picture production company, died on Nov. 17 of undisclosed causes at UCLA Medical Center.

Art of the Scalpel

Archie Granot is very careful and precise when making incisions with his scalpel — yet he knows he\’ll never be sued if he makes a mistake.

Postmodern Tapestry

\”Don\’t be deceived by the simplicity of the art,\” Judy Chicago admonishes a group of reporters gathered for a preview of her \”Resolutions: A Stitch in Time\” exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center.\n

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