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Visual Metaphors: The Art of Mark Podwal

Visual Metaphors

The U.S. Embassy in Prague and the Jewish Museum would like to invite you to an exhibition of Mark Podwal. The exhibition is located at the American Center (Tržiště 13, Praha 1) and will be open until November 24th, 2006, weekdays 1:00-4:30 p.m. The admission is free of charge, however, due to other programs at the venue, please check time availability in advance at (420) 257 022 002 or hladikovam@state.gov .

Mark Podwal (b. 1945, Brooklyn) is among the leading contemporary American graphic artists and illustrators. His work mainly draws on themes from Jewish culture and tradition. Inspired by the world of Jewish legends and tales, much of his work focuses on Rabbi Loew of Prague and the Golem, the Prague ghetto and the city of Prague, which he has visited several times. Masked by an apparent simplicity, Podwal’s drawings always resonate with new ideas, metaphors and wit. His combination of various motifs create new connections, reshape traditional themes and uncover the hidden meaning of old symbols. Podwal has authored and illustrated a number of books and his art is represented in various collections across America, Europe and Israel.