Film Screening | "Samuel Bak: Painter of Questions"

In celebration of Samuel Bak’s 90th birthday, Holocaust Museum Houston will be hosting a special screening of the documentary “Samuel Bak: Painter of Questions.”

This documentary explores Bak's work and life through the lens of his childhood experiences. Born in 1933 in Vilna, Poland, young Samuel was declared a child prodigy. The happiness of his childhood came to an end, however, the day his family was marched into the Jewish Ghetto, changing his life and his artistic vision forever. Saved from the death camps by his father, the miracle of his survival became and still is a recurring theme in his art. Insightful interviews with the artist, Holocaust scholar Lawrence Langer, and Pucker Gallery director Bernard Pucker explore the unique and powerful visual vocabulary and iconography of Bak's work, which is held in museums, galleries, and collections worldwide.

The film screening will be followed by a guided tour of the Samuel Bak Gallery and Learning Center. The Bak Gallery features original works of art donated directly to Holocaust Museum Houston by the artist. Visitors will learn more about the context of his works, examine the rich symbolism used in his paintings, and reflect on the meaning and significance of his art in society today.

This program is included with admission. RSVP is not required.