Temporary public installation, Waterlooplein, Amsterdam
Ushpizin is a public installation that revives the tradition of building temporary shelters symbolizing life’s fragility and honoring Jewish heritage. Using blueprints of post-WWII houses, the installation reflects on history and resilience.
Commissioned by the Faculty of Humanities at Amsterdam University (UVA), the Jewish Cultural Quarter, and the Municipality of Amsterdam. Curated by Julia van der Krieke as part of the postdoc project ‘The Jewish City, Vlooienburg and Uilenburg’ with supervision by Prof. Bart Wallet.