Norman H. Gershman "Muslims Who Saved Jews During World War ll"
Soho Photo Gallery
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Soho Photo Gallery is honored to present a special exhibition by guest photographer Norman H. Gershman entitled Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews During World War II. It will occupy all four exhibition bays in our downstairs gallery.
Besa is a code of honor deeply rooted in Albanian culture and incorporated in the faith of Albanian Muslims. It dictates a moral behavior so absolute that non-adherence brings shame and dishonor to oneself and one's family. Besa demands that one take responsibility for the lives of others in their time of need. This Islamic behavior of compassion and mercy celebrates the sanctity of life and a view of the other-the stranger-as one's own close family member.
Photographer Norman H. Gershman traveled to Albania over a seven-year period to speak with the people involved and to record their stories and their children's stories. He photographed them as they appear today, along with the artifacts he collected, and presents an emotional and unprecedented window into a forgotten aspect of history. Gershman is also the founder of The Eye Contact Foundation, which promotes religious, political, cultural and economic understanding and tolerance among people worldwide through the use of portrait photography.
Gallery Talk: Norman H. Gershman will discuss his work on Friday, January 21 from 6 to 9 pm at Soho Photo. All are welcome. No charge for admission.
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Schedule
from January 04, 2011 to January 29, 2011
Jan. 21 6-9pm: Gallery Talk
Opening Reception on 2011-01-04 from 18:00 to 20:00