Shaped by Books: The 42-Letter Name

Robert Kirschbaum's art exhibit Shaped by Books: The 42-Letter Name.
      
Opening reception on Sunday, January 22, 2 PM - 4 PM  
Dodd Gallery, Thomas J. Dood Research Center, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Exhibition from January 3 - March 2, 2012
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 
      
A print folio/artist’s book, "The 42-Letter Name" is a visual commentary on concepts found in early Jewish mysticism relating to The Creation and one of the secret names of God.  Robert Kirschbaum is exhibiting all 42 images from the folio along with other books, ranging from The Sefer Yetzirah to Superman comics, that inspired, influenced and informed "The 42-Letter Name." 
  
More information available here

Article about the exhibit here

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