The photo above was taken by the artist Adam Golfer in 2008, when he traveled throughout Germany for two months, creating kin*: “a photographic investigation into the unique relationship between myself, the Jewish grandson of Holocaust survivors and Germany as a people and culture.”

From his artists’ statement:

I am intrigued by the concept of opposing groups uniting generations after a trauma. Throughout history there are countless examples of resentment bleeding from one generation to the next. Oppressed people bear children who grow up angry or scared because those are the beliefs held by their parents. kin* is my journey back to a country that scarred my family. I am reaching out to people of my own generation in an attempt to grasp their situation and the manner in which they relate to their past and future. The project is an inquiry into the potential of future generations from opposite sides of a conflict to come together rather than be held apart by the weight of history.

On Jan 25, the Milton J. Weill Art Gallery at 92nd Street Y is pleased to exhibit kin* by Adam Golfer, running through Mar 11. The opening reception will be held on Jan 26 from 6-8pm.

The Milton J. Weill Art Gallery is open to patrons of Kaufmann Concert Hall during regularly scheduled events. In addition, special viewing hours have been arranged for this exhibition. They are: January 27, 29, February 1, 2, 8 15, 24, March 3 and 4 from 12:30 – 5:00 pm. For other access, please call 212-415-5597.