Current Exhibitions
Medieval Art from the Walters Art Museum
Realms of Faith: Medieval Art from the Walters Art Museum.
Much of the artistic legacy of the Middle Ages in Europe (ca. 500 to 1500 A.D.) was connected to religious practices and traditions. Yet art museums often present works of medieval art from an aesthetic point of view, neglecting to address the question of their original function in religious rituals. MOBIA's exhibition will present a selection of medieval works from the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, one of the largest and finest collections in the United States, interpreting these in the context of their use in Christian liturgical practices and personal devotion.
The exhibition includes a family section complete with special wall labels for children, a scavenger hunt and an art activity. All are available for families to use on their own at any time. Realms of Faith is also supplemented by audio tours in both English and Spanish.
The Romaniote Jews in Ioannina and New York
Before the Flame Goes Out: The Romaniote Jews in Ioannina and New York.
Giordano's photographs celebrate the legacy of the Romaniote Jewish community in Ioannina, Greece, and its sister synagogue on the lower East Side. The members of this community continue their traditional form of Judaism, which has persisted for 2300 years. In Giordano's compelling images, the Romaniote Jews in Greece and America demonstrate their faith today while looking forward to the future.
*MOBIA is honored that Before the Flame Goes Out has been selected to participate in the City of New York's Immigrant Heritage Week from April 14-20, 2008.