June Programming Features a Concert, an Artist Tour, and an Author Talk

When: June 15, 25, and 29

Where: The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History (The Weitzman)
101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia (5th and Market Streets)

What: Pride Month programming at The Weitzman celebrates LGBTQ+ music, art, and history this June.

PINK TRIANGLE LEGACIES: COMING OUT IN THE SHADOW OF THE HOLOCAUST
June 15
Book Launch and Conversation, In Person
Delve into the legacy of the pink triangle and how knowledge of the Holocaust shaped the fight for queer liberation and influenced American gay rights activism. As a symbol used by the Nazis to identify and persecute queer men and transgender women, the pink triangle has since been reclaimed as a symbol of resistance and pride. The conversation will be moderated by Jake Newsome, author of “Pink Triangle Legacies.” Panelists include organizers and activists from Queer communities across Philadelphia including Galia Godel (J. Proud Philly), Jazmyn Henderson (ACT UP Philadelphia) and Mark Segal (Philadelphia Gay News).

SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOURS WITH ARTIST HOROWITZ
June 25
Exhibition tour, In Person
Artist Jonathan Horowitz leads a small group tour of his special exhibition, “The Future Will Follow the Past.” Horowitz’s work features pieces that address LGBTQ+ related topics, including “Pink Curve” (a hybrid of an Elsworth Kelly sculpture and the badge that gay men were forced to wear in Nazi Germany) and his glitter painting “Rainbow American Flag for Jasper in the Style of the Artist’s Boyfriend.”

LOVE IS THE GROUND: ALBUM RELEASE & QUEER JEWISH MUSIC NIGHT
June 29
Album Release Concert, In Person and Streaming Online
Rena Branson performs songs from her new album, Love Is the Ground, alongside original compositions by her West Philly-based queer Jewish musical collaborators, including Rachel Chang, Dr. Koach Baruch Frazier, Aly Halpert, Marques Hollie, Joni Leibovic, Marni Loffman, Mel Hsu, and Rabbi Monica Gomrey. The concert will feature two 45 minute sets by all of the artists with a short intermission in between. Branson’s music seamlessly weaves together Hebrew liturgy, English poetry, and wordless nigunim (spiritual melodies).

Learn more: 

https://theweitzman.org/events/pink-triangle/

https://theweitzman.org/events/horowitz-tours-june/ 

https://theweitzman.org/events/love-is-the-ground/

PHOTOS
Pink Triangle Legacies book cover
Horowitz Exhibition photos
Rena Branson headshot

ABOUT THE WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY
Established in 1976, and situated on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is the only museum in the nation dedicated exclusively to exploring and interpreting the American Jewish experience. The Weitzman presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore, and celebrate the history of Jews in America. Its purpose is to connect Jews more closely to their heritage and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American Jewish experience and the freedoms to which Americans aspire. For more information, visit: https://theweitzman.org.

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