"'Angelus Novus' is etched into 20th-century history as a source of inspiration for cultural critic Walter Benjamin, who bought it in 1921, and as a symbol of his persecution by the Nazis and subsequent suicide."
"The political thrust of Klee's art, together with his search for artistic freedom in the 1930s, the last decade of his life, forms the exhibition's theme."
"'Angelus Novus' gets its own gallery space, with a reproduction acting as a placeholder until the original arrives from its home in Jerusalem's Israel Museum, delayed by 'current conditions affecting international transport.'"
The Jewish Museum's exhibition on Paul Klee features significant works, but the iconic 'Angelus Novus' is missing due to transport delays from Israel. This piece, owned by Walter Benjamin, symbolizes his persecution and artistic freedom. The exhibition includes earlier works to contrast Klee's later political themes. 'Angelus Novus' is highlighted in its own space, with a reproduction displayed until the original arrives. The exhibition aims to explore Klee's artistic evolution and the political context of his work during the 1930s.
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