The Art of Judaica: A Conversation with David Wiseman Sunday, September 22, 2024 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
David Wiseman
Courtesy of Wiseman Studio
Elizabeth Essner, Windgate Foundation Associate Curator of Craft
David Wiseman, California Oak Kiddush Cup, 2021, bronze and silver, courtesy of and photography by Wiseman Studio.
Polish, Torah Crown, late 18th–early 19th century, silver, silver‐gilt, and paste stones, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Toomim‐Robinson Family.
September 22, 2024
The MFAH, in collaboration with Rice University’s program in Jewish studies, presents the first in a series of annual conversations on the art of Judaica. Hear from designer David Wiseman, a Los Angeles–based contemporary artist, as he engages in a dynamic discussion with curator Elizabeth Essner about the inspirations behind his renowned work and how the Jewish faith has shaped his artistic practice.
Plan Your Visit
- Free with Museum admission.
- The conversation takes place in Lynn Wyatt Theater in the Kinder Building, and the Judaica Gallery is in the Law Building.
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About the Speaker
David Wiseman, a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), draws inspiration from nature, global decorative arts, and timeless craft techniques. Wiseman creates unique interiors and furniture by blending historical references and Judaica with contemporary design. His works are featured in the permanent collections of LACMA, the RISD Museum, and the Corning Museum of Glass.
The World Faiths Initiative is made possible by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Learning and Interpretation programs receive generous funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services; Samuel H. Kress Foundation; The Brown Foundation, Inc.; Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Houston Junior Woman's Club; Sharon G. Dies; Sterling-Turner Foundation; Susan Vaughan Foundation; and additional generous donors.