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Tanchum Kaplan: From Words to Images

This exhibition at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania showcases the lithographs of Litvak artist Tanchum ben Levi Kaplan, also known as Anatoly Kaplan. Part of the European Days of Jewish Culture, the collection explores the vanished world of the shtetl through illustrations of Yiddish literature, folk traditions, and scenes from everyday Jewish life.

Date
Sep 4 - Nov 4, 2026
Location
Lithuania
Status
Ongoing
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Tanchum Kaplan: From Words to Images

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Highlights

  • Timed to coincide with the European Days of Jewish Culture
  • Features works from 'The Bewitched Tailor' and 'Jewish Folk Songs' series
  • Works from the collection of Tanya Rubinstein-Horowitz
  • Opening performance by pianist Adam Chen-Adamov and cellist Alma Bar-Sinai
Beginning on September 4, 2026, 'Tanchum Kaplan: From Words to Images' highlights the creative legacy of a prominent 20th-century Litvak artist. The exhibition is timed to coincide with the European Days of Jewish Culture, offering a deep dive into Jewish heritage. Kaplan was notable for being one of the few artists in the Soviet Union who consistently dedicated his work to Jewish themes, effectively preserving a cultural history that was largely lost during the Holocaust.

The display includes several significant series such as 'The Bewitched Tailor,' 'Stempenyu,' 'Jewish Folk Songs,' and 'One Little Goat.' These expressive and colorful works bring the characters of Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem to life. The featured pieces are on loan from the private collection of Tanya Rubinstein-Horowitz, who continues her family's tradition of promoting 20th-century Jewish art.

The exhibition opening features a live musical performance by Israeli pianist Adam Chen-Adamov and cellist Alma Bar-Sinai. Curated by Dr. Olga Sugrobova-Roth with consultation from Dr. Lara Lempertienė, the installation remains open to the public in the library's atrium through November 4, 2026.

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