Żydowscy malarze związani z Białymstokiem

Abstract

Białystok of the early XX century was an extremely vibrant place with its multicultural dwellers. Undoubtedly, it was a well-developed textile centre. Notwithstanding, it was a cradle of numerous artists of whom Jewish community throve extensively. Among the bohemia there were painters who stayed in the pre- or interwar Białystok and improved their talents and those who emigrated in search for better future. Some headed for America to become initiators of new avant-garde in the world of traditional art, some chose France with its art nouveau concepts. Max Weber, Samuel Halpert, Simon Segal and Bencjon Rabinowicz were the precursors of modern art, who, owing to their creativity and originality, marked their positions in artistic terrain. Born in Białystok, they might have been inspired by the Jewish city, culture, tradition and some traces of the influences might be observed in their paintings.