Moi Ver: The Rediscovered Genius of Avant-Garde Photography at the Museum of Warsaw

This exhibition explores the rediscovered genius of avant-garde photography through the work of Moshe Vorobeichic, known as Moi Ver. It showcases over 300 objects, including photographs, posters, and book designs, highlighting his significant contributions to European avant-garde art in the 1920s and 30s.

The exhibition "Moi Ver" delves into the life and multifaceted artistic output of Moshe Vorobeichic, who adopted the pseudonym Moi Ver. A leading figure in the European avant-garde of the 1920s and 30s, Vorobeichic was a photographer, graphic designer, and painter who studied at the Bauhaus and worked in Paris. The exhibition features over 300 items, including photographs, posters, book designs, paintings, and documents, offering the first comprehensive view of his diverse oeuvre. Vorobeichic's work often captured the Jewish world of Eastern Europe before its destruction, as well as scenes from Paris and kibbutzim, combining formal innovation with social sensitivity and political engagement. Beginning with his extensive photographic project of the Vilnius Jewish quarter, created shortly after his studies at the influential Bauhaus school, the exhibition traces his journey. His Paris period included studies with Fernand Léger and participation in avant-garde art movements, leading to seminal photographic books like "Paris" (1931) and "Naprzeciw" (1931). He also worked as a photojournalist, contributing to illustrated magazines. The exhibition prominently displays his extensive photographic documentation of Jewish life in Poland and his engagement with Zionist organizations through photography of kibbutzim and new settlements in Palestine. After emigrating to Palestine in 1934, he continued to use his artistic talents for Zionist causes, creating reportage, posters, and exhibition designs before eventually returning to painting and graphics in Israel under the name Moshe Raviv. This exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, presents a rare opportunity to engage with his profound artistic legacy.

Standard tickets are 20 PLN, with a reduced price of 15 PLN. Thursdays offer free entry. Booking tickets is available online via the provided link, and further details can be found on the museum's ticketing platform. The exhibition is also accessible via an audio guide and guided tours are available separately. A companion exhibition program and educational events for schools are also offered. A related book catalog is available for purchase online.