Hirszenberg Brothers
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Client: Museum of the City of Lodz
exhibition design
The exhibition "The Hirszenberg Brothers: In Search of the Promised Land" transforms the elegant interiors of the Poznański Palace with a thoughtfully designed spatial arrangement. Light blue partition walls and white pedestals create pathways through the gallery, guiding visitors through thematic sections while allowing the artwork to command attention against neutral backgrounds.
The exhibition's fourth section, "Philosophy and idea," explores Jewish identity themes through carefully positioned paintings displaying both intimate portraits and larger narrative works. Natural light streams through the glass ceiling panels, complemented by strategic track lighting that highlights the dramatic contrasts in paintings like the cemetery scene prominently displayed on the left wall.
A bronze bust on a central pedestal serves as a focal point, surrounded by paintings arranged at varying heights along walls and on freestanding dividers. The wooden floors provide warm contrast to the white walls and columns, enhancing the historic palace environment while creating a contemporary exhibition space. The bilingual text panels offer cultural context without overwhelming the visual experience, allowing visitors to engage with both the artistic and historical significance of the Hirszenberg brothers' contributions.
A groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the Hirszenberg siblings unveils an extraordinary collection encompassing the artistic endeavors of Samuel and his brothers. This unprecedented presentation gathers nearly 100 exceptional works of art loaned from various institutions and private collectors worldwide, shedding light on the contributions of these significant Polish artists of Jewish origin and strengthening the local understanding of the city's diverse cultural foundations. Conservation work has restored four of Samuel's monumental canvases to their former glory, (which have been hung in central locations within the exhibition.)
