The Holocaust History behind “Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust”
Join us for a conversation between author and journalist Rachelle Unreich and MHM’s Dr Simon Holloway as they delve into the Holocaust history behind our current special exhibition Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust.
Within this powerful exhibition there are multiple layers of history including the trial of Adolf Eichman and the camps Nolan has depicted, Ravensbrück and Auschwitz, in his haunting imagery. Focusing on these historical elements as well as Rachelle’s mother’s story of survival in Ravensbrück and Auschwitz, This evening will deepen our understanding of Nolan’s works.
Exhibition produced by:
Research and Curation: Katharine Cousins with grateful assistance from Roslyn Sugarman, Emeritus Professor Konrad Kwiet & Professor Avril Alba.
This exhibition was made possible with sincere appreciation to our partners:
- Education Heritage Foundation Ltd
- Richard and Jacqui Scheinberg
With additional thanks to our Sydney Jewish Museum donors and lenders:
- The Estate of Mary Nolan
- Neil and Kathy Miller
- Sharon Milch
- David and Jenny Goldstein
- Roland and Linda Gumbert
This exhibition follows the Museum’s 2022 exhibition ‘Shaken to His Core: The Untold Story of Nolan’s Auschwitz’, produced in collaboration with ‘Nolan’s Africa’ author, Andrew Turley. After its success in Sydney and with the acquisition of some 65 artworks from Nolan’s Holocaust series, the Sydney Jewish Museum is proud to present this exhibition featuring new insights and research into our Sidney Nolan Holocaust collection.
Image | Australian artist Sidney Nolan, taken by Albert Tucker. National Library of Victoria.
Please note this event may be recorded for our institutional archive.
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Rachelle Unreich
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Dr Simon Holloway