Ben Uri Gallery & Museum

Ben Uri Gallery & Museum Benuri.org - is the first full scale virtual Gallery/Museum and Research Centre addressing the universal issues of identity and migration through art.

It includes 40 exhibitions, 150 films, 80 podcasts, 1400 artworks and much more. Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, engaging as benuri.org, is the first full scale virtual museum and research centre. Conceived in 2018 and published within the 2019 Sustainability and Public Benefit Strategic Plan benuri.org was ‘soft’ launched in September 2020. The future is digital - our future is benuri.org

📖✨ Essay of the Week: Through the Wire: Black British People and the Riot by Eddie ChambersThis week, we delve into Eddi...
25/01/2025

📖✨ Essay of the Week: Through the Wire: Black British People and the Riot by Eddie Chambers

This week, we delve into Eddie Chambers’ compelling essay, Through the Wire: Black British People and the Riot. Chambers examines the complexities of race, identity, and social unrest in the UK, particularly exploring the role of Black British communities in the face of systemic inequality.

Challenging historical narratives and giving voice to underrepresented communities, this essay is an essential read for understanding the intersection of culture, protest, and race in Britain.

🔗 Read the full essay here: https://bit.ly/4fCfW5o
💬 What are your thoughts on the essay’s exploration of race and identity in the UK? Share in the comments!

🎨✨ Artwork of the Week: Dr. Alec Lerner by Benno Schotz (1891–1984) 🗿This striking bronze sculpture of Dr. Alec Lerner, ...
23/01/2025

🎨✨ Artwork of the Week: Dr. Alec Lerner by Benno Schotz (1891–1984) 🗿

This striking bronze sculpture of Dr. Alec Lerner, created by the renowned artist Benno Schotz, captures the dignified presence of a key figure in Ben Uri's history. Dr. Lerner served as President of the Ben Uri from 1956 to 1968, making significant contributions to the gallery and its legacy.

Schotz, a prominent sculptor from Estonia who later settled in Glasgow, masterfully crafted this piece with a bronze finish and a black marble base, embodying the essence of Dr. Lerner’s leadership and influence.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BS3yAl
💬 What do you think of Schotz’s portrayal of Dr. Lerner? Share your thoughts below!

🌟 PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK: YESHWANT MALI 🌟A founding member of the Indian Painters Collective (1963), Yeshwant Mali (b. ...
21/01/2025

🌟 PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK: YESHWANT MALI 🌟

A founding member of the Indian Painters Collective (1963), Yeshwant Mali (b. 1934, Bombay) helped shape the Indian art scene in the UK. He exhibited in the iconic Six Indian Painters show at the Tagore India Centre, London, in 1964.

To know more: https://bit.ly/42hmP9j

🎥 Video of the WeekEva Frankfurther’s art captures the resilience of West Indian waitresses in 1950s London. Watch now: ...
19/01/2025

🎥 Video of the Week
Eva Frankfurther’s art captures the resilience of West Indian waitresses in 1950s London. Watch now: https://bit.ly/4g0nteE

🎧 Podcast of the WeekDive into the story of Eva Frankfurther, the refugee artist who portrayed post-war London’s resilie...
18/01/2025

🎧 Podcast of the Week
Dive into the story of Eva Frankfurther, the refugee artist who portrayed post-war London’s resilience.
Listen now: https://spoti.fi/423PnTB

📖 Essay of the WeekRefiguring the 50s by Sarah MacDougallUncover the legacy of Joan Eardley, Sheila Fell, Eva Frankfurth...
16/01/2025

📖 Essay of the Week
Refiguring the 50s by Sarah MacDougall
Uncover the legacy of Joan Eardley, Sheila Fell, Eva Frankfurther, Josef Herman & L.S. Lowry—artists who transformed figurative art in 1950s Britain.
Read here: https://bit.ly/3krQPb8

14/01/2025

✨ Exhibition of the Week ✨
Selected Works by Eva Frankfurther (1930–1959)
Eva Frankfurther’s art bridges two worlds: the realist tradition of 1950s Britain and the German heritage she was exiled from. Her deeply human portraits of London’s post-war working-class and immigrant communities reflect resilience and connection. Explore her legacy in this inspiring exhibition.
https://bit.ly/3Puvbmh

🎨 ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Eva Frankfurther 🎨A German-Jewish refugee, Eva captured the resilience of London’s post-war workin...
12/01/2025

🎨 ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Eva Frankfurther 🎨

A German-Jewish refugee, Eva captured the resilience of London’s post-war working-class and immigrant communities with empathy and authenticity. Her art, rooted in German Expressionism, reflects humanity's struggles and joys.

Discover her powerful story and work: https://bit.ly/422Ij9L

🌟 Personality of the Week 🌟Meet Enam Gbewonyo, a London-born artist of Ghanaian descent. Using performance & textiles, s...
11/01/2025

🌟 Personality of the Week 🌟
Meet Enam Gbewonyo, a London-born artist of Ghanaian descent. Using performance & textiles, she explores identity & femininity. Her work with tights challenges societal norms & highlights marginalisation. 💡
To know more about her: https://bit.ly/3WdHiYu

🎧✨ Podcast of the Week: SOLOMON HART — Portrait of Queen Victoria 👑Take a deep dive into the fascinating story of Solomo...
09/01/2025

🎧✨ Podcast of the Week: SOLOMON HART — Portrait of Queen Victoria 👑

Take a deep dive into the fascinating story of Solomon Hart, the first Jewish Royal Academician, and his remarkable Portrait of Queen Victoria. This episode, part of the audio guide for Ben Uri’s 2015 Centenary Exhibition at Somerset House, London, features narration by Suzy Klein and insights from Sarah MacDougall, Rachel Dickson, and David Glasser.

🔗 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3in5Duu

💬 What does Hart’s legacy mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments!

🎨✨ Artist of the Week: Katerina Wilczynski 🖋️Born into a Jewish family in Posen (now Poznań, Poland) on 7 July 1894, Kat...
07/01/2025

🎨✨ Artist of the Week: Katerina Wilczynski 🖋️

Born into a Jewish family in Posen (now Poznań, Poland) on 7 July 1894, Katerina Wilczynski’s artistic journey spanned Berlin, Paris, Rome, and ultimately London. Known for her evocative drawings and watercolours, Wilczynski captured the resilience of war-torn London during WWII, contributing to the National Gallery’s war artists exhibition and earning recognition from the War Artists’ Advisory Committee.

Her works, which include poignant depictions of bomb-damaged landmarks, are held in prestigious collections like the Imperial War Museum and the V&A. Explore the legacy of an artist whose vision chronicled history with striking detail and emotion.

💬 What do you find most inspiring about Wilczynski’s journey?

To know more about her: https://bit.ly/3CyuIcA

05/01/2025

🎥✨ Video of the Week: Judy Chicago Tours the Ben Uri Exhibition 🎨

Join the iconic artist Judy Chicago as she takes a personal tour of her exhibition at Ben Uri, sharing her unique insights and reflections. Don’t miss this inspiring look into art, legacy, and storytelling from one of the most influential artists of our time.

📺 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3ZOPoYA
💬 What are your thoughts on Judy Chicago’s reflections? Let us know in the comments!

✨ Cheers to a New Year of Art & Inspiration! ✨Wishing you a wonderful 2025 from all of us at Ben Uri. Plan your next vis...
01/01/2025

✨ Cheers to a New Year of Art & Inspiration! ✨

Wishing you a wonderful 2025 from all of us at Ben Uri. Plan your next visit to our exciting Gallery exhibitions in London and discover the latest Online features at https://bit.ly/4gCnK8q anytime, anywhere, 24/7. Let’s celebrate creativity together!

🎥 Video Highlight: London 1944 by Feliks Topolski | This patriotic scarf design by Polish émigré artist Topolski, commis...
28/12/2024

🎥 Video Highlight: London 1944 by Feliks Topolski | This patriotic scarf design by Polish émigré artist Topolski, commissioned by Prague-born Jewish émigré Zika Ascher, captures the spirit of wartime London. Featuring allied servicemen and the iconic London bus (with the Ascher name on its side), it’s a testament to the collaboration between two visionary émigrés.

Topolski, under a two-year contract with Ascher, created 20 designs annually, celebrating landmarks like Big Ben. Ascher pioneered fine art in textiles, later commissioning luminaries like Matisse, Picasso, and Hepworth for his famous 'Artists' Squares'.

Discover the intersection of art, fashion, and resilience during WWII in this compelling piece. ✨
https://youtu.be/cBBa9HbEdwo?si=isRM-lEOJqUZ9Hy1

🖼️ Exhibition of the Week: Finchleystrasse: German Artists in Exile in Great Britain and Beyond, 1933–45 | Discover the ...
26/12/2024

🖼️ Exhibition of the Week: Finchleystrasse: German Artists in Exile in Great Britain and Beyond, 1933–45 | Discover the stories of over 300 artists who fled N**i Germany, including both renowned figures like Frank Auerbach and Max Liebermann and lesser-known talents whose lives and careers were irrevocably altered by forced migration.

This powerful exhibition showcases paintings, drawings, and graphics from the Ben Uri Collection, reflecting the profound impact of exile on art and culture. Explore the resilience, loss, and enduring creativity of these artists during one of history’s darkest chapters.
https://bit.ly/4gerDQk

🎧 Podcast Spotlight: Sabbath Rest by Samuel Hirszenberg | Explore the profound beauty and symbolism of this iconic artwo...
21/12/2024

🎧 Podcast Spotlight: Sabbath Rest by Samuel Hirszenberg | Explore the profound beauty and symbolism of this iconic artwork through an audio guide produced for Ben Uri’s 2015 Centenary Exhibition at Somerset House, London.

Narrated by Suzy Klein, with insights from Ben Uri curators Sarah MacDougall and Rachel Dickson, and chairman David Glasser, this podcast delves into Hirszenberg’s masterpiece and its rich historical and cultural context.

Listen now and immerse yourself in the story of Sabbath Rest. ✨
https://spoti.fi/3AWVfTz

🎨 Artwork of the Week: The Artist's Brother, Isaac by Asher Susser (1899–1995) | A master of naturalistic portraiture, S...
19/12/2024

🎨 Artwork of the Week: The Artist's Brother, Isaac by Asher Susser (1899–1995) | A master of naturalistic portraiture, Susser captures his brother’s identity as a practising Orthodox Jew, complete with payot, beard, and covered head.

This piece debuted at Ben Uri Gallery in 1946 as Study of a Young Jew and later as The Artist’s Brother. Susser, a member of the Wolverhampton Hebrew Congregation, often portrayed figures from his local community and beyond, creating a poignant record of Jewish life in the UK.

Discover more about this remarkable artist and his work. ✨
https://bit.ly/3VkfwsX

🎨 Artist of the Week: Uriel Orlow | Born in Zurich, now working in London and Lisbon, Orlow is a globally celebrated art...
17/12/2024

🎨 Artist of the Week: Uriel Orlow | Born in Zurich, now working in London and Lisbon, Orlow is a globally celebrated artist whose works have been featured at Tate, ICA, Palais de Tokyo, and beyond. 🌍

A recipient of prestigious awards like the Sharjah Biennial Prize (2017) and the Zurich Art Award (2015), Orlow’s practice spans art, film, and teaching at top institutions like Goldsmiths and the Royal College of Art.

Explore his impactful journey and diverse contributions to contemporary art! ✨
https://bit.ly/3B8j9vi

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