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Judith Leiber

Rago to host talk on legacy of Judith and Gerson Leiber

Catherine Saunders-Watson
Catherine Saunders-Watson
Judith Leiber
Judith and Gerson Leiber. Image provided by Rago.

 

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – On Tuesday, June 6, Rago Arts and Auction Center hosts an open house with Joshua Ruff titled “Brilliant Partners – Judith and Gerson Leiber.” Ruff will explore the life and times of these two creative souls who pursued their respective paths with mutual, loving support. Judith is an internationally renowned for her designer handbags, and Gerson as an ingeniously versatile modern artist.

In 2005, the Leibers opened their own museum in Springs, New York, at the tip of Long Island. The galleries display both Gerson’s artworks and Judith’s accessory designs, such as this 2004 peacock minaudiere. Courtesy the Leiber Collection; photo credit Gary Mamay.
In 2005, the Leibers opened their own museum in Springs, N.Y. The galleries display both Gerson’s artworks and Judith’s accessory designs, such as this 2004 peacock minaudiere. Courtesy the Leiber Collection; photo credit Gary Mamay

 

Joshua Ruff is Director of Collections and Interpretation for The Long Island Museum and a Senior Lecturer in History at St. Joseph’s College. He has curated over 40 exhibitions, including “Brilliant Partners: The Handbags of Judith Leiber/The Art of Gerson Leiber,” “American Horizons: Landscape Art in the United States,” and “Long Island, America’s 1950’s Frontier.” He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook and Syracuse University.

The auction house opens on Tuesday, June 6 at noon. A wine and cheese reception begins at 5 pm. The presentation will begin at 6 pm.

Please R.S.V.P. to raac@ragoarts.com or 609-397-9374 ext. 119. Guests who are unable to R.S.V.P. in advance are still most welcome to attend. Visit Rago Arts and Auction Center online at www.ragoarts.com.

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