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About the Exhibit:
\n< p>Visages of Memory \;is an exhibit of photographs of Holocaust surviv ors by Laszlo Selly\, allowing viewers to witness the impact of the Holoca ust so that we will not forget the atrocities of the Third Reich. The phot ographs illustrate resilient\, strong\, and courageous human beings who we re able resist the Nazi regime. The Holocaust survivors tell their story\, and we commemorate their strength\, fortitude\, and tenacity. We remember why we must keep fighting against all forms of hatred\, racism\, bigotry\ , and fascism.\nPhotographer Laszlo Selly\, a Holocaust survivor hi mself\, captured the visages of fellow survivors as seen through his uniqu e lens of solidarity and understanding. Each portrait is accompanied by a short account of the survivor&rsquo\;s personal and inspiring story writte n by Bobbi Kaufman.
\nSelly worked in collaboration with his colleag ue Bobbie Kaufman\, who interviewed the survivors and wrote the biographie s that accompany the photographs. The photographs include survivors from A ustria\, Czechoslovakia\, Germany\, Hungary\, Poland\, Romania\, and the S oviet Union. Each photograph represents a terrifying story of survival and escape from the Nazis and their eventual migration to the United States.< /p>\n
About the Photographer:
\nLaszlo Selly and his twin brother were born in Budapest\, Hungary\, on December 31\, 1937\, into a middle-class\, secular Jewish family. When Laszlo was six years ol d\, he remembered his mother sewing a yellow star onto his outer garments. Desperate to keep their twins safe\, Laszlo&rsquo\;s parents made the dif ficult decision to send them into hiding. This plan led to danger\, and th ey returned to their parents. Laszlo&rsquo\;s father obtained a Raoul Wall enberg certificate of protection that allowed the family to move to a safe house.
\nAfter liberation by the Soviets\, Laszlo and his twin brot her completed their education in Hungary under intense Communist indoctrin ation. The brothers escaped from Hungary during the 1956 Revolution and ma de their way to New York where Laszlo became a successful photographer. To day\, he lives with his wife Gail in South Florida and regularly shares hi s story with students at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.
\nThe year 2025 marks the eightieth an niversary of the end of the Second World War\, a pivotal historical moment that continues to resonate profoundly in our global landscape. The Miami- Dade Public Library System proudly presents \;World War II at 80 \;- a year-long series honoring historical milestones. Enlightenin g panel discussions and presentations\, thought-provoking exhibits and boo k clubs\, along with other insightful events are planned throughout the ye ar. Discover Miami's role in this informative chapter of history and its o ngoing relevance today.
\nVisit \;https://mdpls.org/WWII \;to learn more and see the schedule of events. \;
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