August 3, 2021 | 11am
Whether you are new to Portland or interested in a deeper understanding of the city’s Jewish history, OJMCHE, The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center invite you to join us for a special summer series for community members ages 45+. Join Guest Curator Kenneth Helphand for a tour of Lawrence Halprin, Fountains and Upon Thy Gates, The Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection followed by a reception on the museum’s stunning rooftop patio.
Lawrence Halprin stands as one of the great landscape architects of the twentieth century and the exhibition features his iconic Portland fountain sequence. In a distinguished career spanning 60 years, he created numerous trailblazing projects. His signature design methodology and the series of workshops that he developed with his wife, choreographer, and dancer Anna Halprin, grew to be landmarks in creative design practice. Halprin’s work helped to spark a renaissance in landscape architecture in the United States and evolved into a model for creative and innovative work that addresses the urban condition.
Lawrence Halprin, Fountains is curated by Kenneth Helphand, Philip H. Knight Professor of Landscape Architecture emeritus, University of Oregon. The author of Lawrence Halprin, part of the Masters of Modern Landscape Series, Kenneth is considered one of the foremost authorities on Halprin’s work.
Also included in the museum tour is Upon Thy Gates, The Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection. Elaine and Norman Winik collected mezuzahs throughout their numerous visits to Israel and other Jewish communities and bequeathed their collection of 170 mezuzahs to OJMCHE in 2017. The exhibition highlights a wide range of styles, materials, and symbolism in mezuzahs from around the world. Kenneth Helphand is the guest curator of Upon Thy Gates.