On Sunday, February 20, 2011, at the Jewish Museum of Florida, experts in the field of Nazi-looted art discussed the ongoing restitution process. This public program complements a current exhibition,

Auktion 392: Reclaiming the Galerie Stern, Dusseldorf.

 

THE PANEL

Moderated by Holocaust survivors restitution attorney Sam Dubbin of Miami, the participants include Monica Dugot, VP & International Director of Restitution for Christie's; Marc Masurovsky, Washington, DC Project Director, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's on-line database of looted art and Co-Founder, Holocaust Art Restitution Project; and Thomas Kline, partner, Andrews Kurth LLP, Washington, DC, a specialist in art and property litigation.

 

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

The Jewish Museum of Florida on South Beach is housed in two adjacent lovingly restored historic buildings that were once synagogues for Miami Beach's first Jewish congregation. The focal point of the Museum is its core exhibit MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida 1763 to the Present and temporary history and art exhibits that change periodically. Current exhibits are Seeking Justice: The Leo Frank Case Revisited through August 14 and Auktion 392: Restitution of Nazi-looted Art through April 25. A Collections & Research Center, several films, TimelineWall of Jewish history, Museum Store and Bessie's Bistro complete the experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Museum is located at 301 Washington Avenue, South Beach and is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Mondays and Civil and Jewish holidays.  For information:305-672-5044 or www.jewishmuseum.com.