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By TAHLIB

A Jew is any person whose mother was a Jew. It is very much a family faith and the ceremonies start early, when a Jewish boy baby is circumcised at eight days old, but according to painter Elke Reva Sudin, few Jewish artists make the connection to their Judaism in their art. "Many Jewish Museums celebrate famous artists who 'happen to be Jewish' and have fond memories of growing up in a Jewish household. However, the connection to their heritage in the work itself is many times a stretch of the imagination." According to Sudin, Gary Baseman is one Jewish artist who is different, and that's why on this Mother's Day, Baseman's retrospective infused with Jewish golems (above), mezuzah, gefilte fish, as well as motherhood, is our NEWS OF WEEK.

In other religious art news from across the USA, and around the world:

• Buddhism in Art: Ancient cave artworks on display at China Institute in NYC. [More News]
• Christianity in Art: Exhibition, "Golden Sea"by Makoto Fugimura in NYC. [More News]
• Hinduism in Art: A Hindu-Buddhist merger brings new meaning in Nepal. [More News]
• Islam in Art: The movie "Reluctant Fundamentalist" opened in US Theaters. [More News]
• Judaism in Art: David Javerbaum's "GOD" came to Indianapolis for laughs. [More News]

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