The Yiddish Book Center (1021 West St, Amherst) invites the public to the opening of an exhibit showcasing Albert Chasan’s paintings on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 2 PM.
Event highlights:
- Family stories of pre-war Jewish life in the Russian Empire
- Conversation with Chasan’s family about his artistic process
- Exhibit on view through October 2025
Museum Hours:
Sun-Fri, 10 AM-4 PM
Free admission. Light refreshments served.
Questions? Contact Eva Gellman:
(413) 256-4900 | updates[at]yiddishbookcenter.org
Albert Chasan z”l (1930–2024) was a marketing executive-turned-instinctive painter who channeled his parents’ oral histories into vibrant acrylic works. Born in NYC to Russian Jewish immigrants, he retired from his communications firm to visually preserve their childhood stories – from his father’s mischievous youth to his mother’s survival during pogroms. A resident of Woodland Pond Senior Living (NY), he founded its ArtScope collective, leaving a legacy of late-life creative community building. His works hang in New York and New Jersey collections.
