We Went Back: Photographs from Europe 1933-1956 by Chim
Sunday, September 13, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
We Went Back reveals oft-overlooked details about the aftermath of World War II on civilians throughout Europe. Also known as David Seymour - and born Dawid Szymin (1911 – 1956) - this retrospective by the preeminent 20th-century photojournalist thoughtfully presents the reconstruction of post-war Europe, worker’s rights efforts, resistance, and above all, survival.
Though framed by the destruction and devastation of war, We Went Back focuses primarily on ordinary people and the intimacy of their daily lives, showcasing through photos the challenges of rebuilding and the impact on major European nations that found in World War II. The exhibit also includes a UNESCO project documenting the plight of displaced children and the birth of the State of Israel.
Several of these photos are among the most iconic and recognizable of the era.
The exhibition’s opening program will include a conversation with the original curator, Cynthia Young, International Center of Photography, New York.
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