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Heirs press bid to recover Nazi-looted Cranach panels and Mengele-era watercolors from California museums
world20 days ago

Heirs press bid to recover Nazi-looted Cranach panels and Mengele-era watercolors from California museums

Two lawsuits in California seek the return of Nazi-looted art: Lucas Cranach the Elder’s Adam and Eve panels at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena and watercolors by Gottliebova Babbitt created under coercion at Auschwitz. Brought by the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and survivors’ heirs, the actions rely on newly enacted state and federal laws intended to expand restitution for Holocaust-era theft, while the museums argue they hold valid title and public-display rights. The plaintiffs say the works were stolen by the Nazis and should be returned, with proceeds directed to survivors and related restitution efforts.

via The Independent|
#auschwitz#california#josef-mengele
Renoir’s Belle Époque Darlings Meet a Darker Century
arts3 months ago

Renoir’s Belle Époque Darlings Meet a Darker Century

A New York Post piece traces how Renoir’s 1881 portrait Pink and Blue of Elisabeth and Alice Cahen d’Anvers follows their lives from Belle Époque Paris to catastrophe: the shadow of antisemitism and the Dreyfus affair, Elisabeth’s later Catholic conversion and death in Drancy during WWII, and Alice’s escape to Britain; the painting’s journey across the Atlantic eventually leads to its home in the São Paulo Museum of Art.

via New York Post|
#arts#auschwitz#cahendanvers
Miracle Babies of the Death Train: Surviving Auschwitz and the Mauthausen Liberation
world7 months ago

Miracle Babies of the Death Train: Surviving Auschwitz and the Mauthausen Liberation

Three young Holocaust survivors—Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky—were born to pregnant prisoners who concealed their pregnancies to avoid Nazi execution, endured brutal transports from Auschwitz-area camps on a death train to Mauthausen, and survived to be liberated by American troops. Their mothers' stories intersected as the babies endured famine, starvation, and peril, the rescue by a U.S. medic saved Hana’s life, and the three families later found each other, sparking a rare, enduring bond across generations that continues to memorialize the past.

via CBS News|
#auschwitz#holocaust#liberation
Europe marks Holocaust Memorial Day as survivors urge vigilance against rising antisemitism
world8 months ago

Europe marks Holocaust Memorial Day as survivors urge vigilance against rising antisemitism

Europe marked International Holocaust Memorial Day with ceremonies from Auschwitz to Berlin as survivors and leaders warned against forgetting Nazi crimes and confronting rising antisemitism; Tova Friedman will address the Bundestag and challenge the far-right AfD, while memorials, Stolpersteine, and Holocaust education efforts spread across Europe amid concerns about AI-generated misinformation and threats to democracy. With about 1.1 million Jews killed at Auschwitz and roughly 196,600 survivors remaining worldwide, officials noted vandalism at Kiel and urged civil courage to defend democratic values.

via The Guardian|
#afd#antisemitism#auschwitz
Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss passes away at 96
world9 months ago

Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss passes away at 96

Eva Schloss, Anne Frank's stepsister and Holocaust survivor, has died at age 96. She was a dedicated advocate for Holocaust education and anti-prejudice efforts, co-founder of the Anne Frank Trust, and was praised by King Charles for her resilience and lifelong work promoting kindness and understanding. Schloss's life was marked by her survival of Auschwitz, her family’s efforts to evade Nazi capture, and her later years in London, where she continued to inspire through her legacy.

via The Guardian|
#anne-frank#auschwitz#eva-schloss
Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss dies at 96
world9 months ago

Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss dies at 96

Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister, who dedicated her life to Holocaust education and remembrance, has died at age 96. King Charles and others paid tribute to her efforts in promoting understanding and combating hatred. She survived Auschwitz, lost her family in the Holocaust, and worked tirelessly to ensure history is not forgotten.

via BBC|
#anne-frank-trust#auschwitz#eva-schloss
"EU Commission Amends Auschwitz Social Media Post Amid Polish Protests"
world-news2 years ago

"EU Commission Amends Auschwitz Social Media Post Amid Polish Protests"

Poland asks the European Commission to correct a social media post about the Holocaust after it wrongly linked the Auschwitz death camp to Poland instead of Nazi Germany. The post, made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, was later amended to refer to "Auschwitz, German Nazi extermination camp" after Polish officials and Holocaust survivors protested the initial wording. Poles are sensitive to any description of Auschwitz that fails to acknowledge it was built by Nazi Germany during its occupation of Poland, and Polish law penalizes anyone wrongly blaming Poles for Nazi Germany's crimes on Polish soil.

via The Associated Press|
#auschwitz#european-commission#holocaust
"The Zone of Interest: Redefining Holocaust Cinema with Negative Space"
film2 years ago

"The Zone of Interest: Redefining Holocaust Cinema with Negative Space"

Director Jonathan Glazer's Oscar-nominated film, The Zone of Interest, takes a unique approach to portraying the horrors of Auschwitz by focusing on the mundane lives of the Nazi commandant Rudolph Höss and his family living next door to the concentration camp. Glazer used a reality TV-inspired technique with hidden cameras and a fly-on-the-wall approach to capture the family's everyday activities, juxtaposed with the atrocities happening just meters away. The film, which has received positive reviews, aims to shed light on the banality of evil and the inherent violence in human nature.

via BBC.com|
#auschwitz#film#jonathan-glazer
"Elon Musk's Reflections on Jewish Identity and Antisemitism"
world-news2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Reflections on Jewish Identity and Antisemitism"

After visiting Auschwitz, Elon Musk described himself as "Jewish by association" and expressed surprise at the prevalence of antisemitism, citing his predominantly Jewish social circle. Musk's comments came during a conversation with Ben Shapiro at a conference on antisemitism organized by the European Jewish Association. The visit was arranged to address a surge in antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas conflict. Musk's remarks come after he faced criticism for endorsing an antisemitic claim on his social media platform, X, and allowing bigoted content to be posted.

via NBC News|
#antisemitism#auschwitz#elon-musk
Elon Musk's Controversial Statements on Antisemitism and Diversity-Based Hiring
worldeurope2 years ago

Elon Musk's Controversial Statements on Antisemitism and Diversity-Based Hiring

Elon Musk, in an effort to make amends for previous antisemitic comments, visited the Auschwitz death camp and declared himself "aspirationally Jewish." This comes after facing backlash for endorsing an antisemitic post on his social media platform, X. Musk has been on a penitence tour, including visits to Israel and hosting the Prime Minister of Israel at a Tesla factory, in an attempt to address the fallout from his controversial remarks.

via The New York Times|
#antisemitism#auschwitz#elon-musk
"Elon Musk's Statements on Jewish Identity and Antisemitism"
technology-and-society2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Statements on Jewish Identity and Antisemitism"

Elon Musk, who has faced criticism for posting antisemitic content on his social media platform X, attended a conference held by the European Jewish Association and visited Auschwitz, where he described himself as "Jewish by association" due to having many Jewish friends. Musk admitted to being "naive" about antisemitism and discussed the issue with right-wing commentator Ben Shapiro. He has been accused of fostering hate speech on X and faced backlash for endorsing a post that promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories, leading to major companies pulling their advertising from the platform.

via Business Insider|
#antisemitism#auschwitz#elon-musk
"Elon Musk's Controversial Visit to Auschwitz and Identity Claims"
world-news2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Controversial Visit to Auschwitz and Identity Claims"

Elon Musk visited Auschwitz with his 3-year-old son X Æ A-XII, despite guidance recommending against children under 14 visiting the memorial site. Musk's visit was part of a trip organized by the European Jewish Association, and he was seen with right-wing media personality Ben Shapiro. The visit comes after Musk apologized for promoting an antisemitic post on his social network. The Tesla CEO is engaged in a custody battle over X and his siblings with their mother, Grimes.

via Business Insider|
#auschwitz#ben-shapiro#elon-musk
"Elon Musk's Visit to Auschwitz Amid Antisemitism Controversy"
world-news2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Visit to Auschwitz Amid Antisemitism Controversy"

Elon Musk visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland with Ben Shapiro, following his endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory on his X platform. The visit was part of an event discussing online antisemitism organized by the European Jewish Association. Musk's comments had previously sparked widespread condemnation and led to major companies halting advertising spending on X. Despite this, Musk described his endorsement of the conspiracy theory as foolish and denied allegations of antisemitism during his visit to Auschwitz.

via The Daily Beast|
#antisemitism#auschwitz#ben-shapiro