past exhibitions
Tradition and Transformation: Treasures from Spertus Museum
September 21, 2003 - August 1, 2004
Passover Seder Set
Heilbronn, Germany, 1913-1914
Friedrich Adler
This exhibition spotlighted 80 seldom-seen objects from the Spertus Museum collection. It explored issues of provenance and authenticity, and looked at the questions raised when pieces created for ceremonial use are viewed as art. Called "exquisite" by Museums Chicago magazine.