Emmanuel Mané-Katz (1894 - 1962)

Emmanuel Mané-Katz

Emmanuel Mané-Katz (Hebrew: מאנה כץ) was a Ukrainian-born Jewish artist who is best known for his depictions of Jewish life and culture.

Mané-Katz studied art in Kiev and Paris, where he was influenced by the Fauvist and Cubist movements. He became a prominent figure in the Jewish art world, painting scenes of Jewish life in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. He was particularly interested in Jewish religious ceremonies and rituals, and often depicted rabbis, Hasidic Jews, and other members of the Jewish community.

Mané-Katz was also a collector of Jewish art and artifacts, and his collection of Judaica became world-renowned. He wrote several books on Jewish art and culture, including "The Jew in Art" and "The Jewish Festivals in Painting."

Today, Mané-Katz's work can be found in the collections of museums such as the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, the Jewish Museum in New York City, and the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. His legacy continues to be celebrated by those who appreciate his contributions to the representation of Jewish life and culture in art.