Pages from the Diary of David Rubinowicz

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In this work, the artist avoids direct depiction of trauma but using torn and burnt pages directly references the Burning of the Books authorised by the Nazis in Berlin on 10 May 1933. The subject of this work, David Rubinowicz, was born in Poland in 1927 and began writing a diary around 1940, documenting his experience of persecution as a Jew. His last entry comments on the joy of his reunion with his father, who had been sent to a labour camp. Three and a half months later, Rubinowicz was himself transported to the camp at Treblinka where he perished.

Ben Uri Gallery & Museum

London

Title

Pages from the Diary of David Rubinowicz

Date

2005

Medium

collage on paper

Measurements

H 20 x W 27.5 cm

Accession number

2015-01

Acquisition method

presented by the artist, 2015

Work type

Mixed media & collage

Signature/marks description

Signed and dated (lower left): 'S.D. 2005'

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