Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica

Miriam’s Cups. Drawing from the Source: Miriam, Women’s Creativity and New Ritual
(130 words)

Imprint

New York City, USA, 1997. 76 pp., illustrations: 71 b&w, 28 × 14 cm. English.

Location

HUC-JIR Museum, New York (16 March–30 April 1997)

Description

An examination of a new, feminist Judaica object that has emerged as a symbol of Miriam and her importance as a source of sustenance and spirit for the Jewish people. Two essays describe and discuss this new ceremonial object, its origins, the ritual in which it operates, and its context in the history of Jewish creativity. Cups of more than 70 international female artists, created at the invitation of Ma’ayan: the Jewish Women’s Project, are presented according to medium. Brief remarks from the artists. 71 items.

main keywords

CEREMONIAL OBJECTS, CONTEMPORARY/MODERN
FEMALE ARTISTS
MIRIAM’S CUP

minor keywords

Pesach cups

Cite this page
“Miriam’s Cups. Drawing from the Source: Miriam, Women’s Creativity and New Ritual”, in: Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica. Consulted online on 10 June 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004444522_COCO_CC1476>
First published online: 2019



▲   Back to top   ▲