Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future: The JMW 130th Anniversary Gala at Christie’s
Nov 29, 2024 | JMW News
On November 9, 2024, a special gala dinner took place at Christie’s New York. This event launched the beginning of the Jewish Museum Vienna’s 130th anniversary year, which will be celebrated in 2025 with numerous exhibitions, events, and other special projects. On this day in 1938, the Nazi terror was unleashed during the November Pogroms. Within this historic context, the evening focused on commemorating the past, but also looking forward to shape a brighter future in light of the forthcoming anniversary year of the museum’s founding.
Reflection and Dialogue
In his opening remarks, Marc Porter, Chairman of Christie’s Americas, emphasized the significance of November 9th as a call to remember and never forget. Barbara Staudinger, Director of the Jewish Museum Vienna, highlighted the museum’s central role in her speech: