MOCRA: Sunday, 26 February 2012
Archie Granot: The Papercut Haggadah
Free public opening reception Sunday, February 26, 2 to 4 pm. Exhibition continues through May 20
“Haggadah” signifies a book that contains the ritual guide to the Passover Seder, along with scripture passages, commentary, prayers and songs. In each generation artists continue the tradition of reinterpreting these texts for contemporary believers. Israeli artist Archie Granot was commissioned to present the Haggadah in the traditional medium of papercutting. The resulting 55 pages employ intricate geometric and abstract shapes and calligraphic text to create an exquisite, unique version of the Haggadah.
Regular museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, though there is a suggested donation of $5, or $1 for students and children.
Free public opening reception Sunday, February 26, 2 to 4 pm. Exhibition continues through May 20
“Haggadah” signifies a book that contains the ritual guide to the Passover Seder, along with scripture passages, commentary, prayers and songs. In each generation artists continue the tradition of reinterpreting these texts for contemporary believers. Israeli artist Archie Granot was commissioned to present the Haggadah in the traditional medium of papercutting. The resulting 55 pages employ intricate geometric and abstract shapes and calligraphic text to create an exquisite, unique version of the Haggadah.
Regular museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, though there is a suggested donation of $5, or $1 for students and children.
Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA)
on the campus of Saint Louis University
mocra.slu.edu
314.977.7170
on the campus of Saint Louis University
mocra.slu.edu
314.977.7170
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