Dina Gottliebova Babbitt - For Arts Sake
In 1944 Dina Gottliebova Babbitt was ordered to paint a series of pictures of gypsies to help in the propaganda by the Nazi's that gypsies were genetically inferior. The reward was that she and her mo... continue reading »
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"founder of the Independant Edmonton Anime Club and a lover of art. The story I read of Dina's life moved me to tears, she has known a hell many of us cannot know, a true hero in the worst of times."
"I just heard an interview with Mrs. Babbitt on CBC radio in Canada. I was deeply moved by her plight and outraged that the Polish government would refuse to give her what rightfully belongs to her and is essential to her emotional healing."
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"The Museum's argument implies that its claim to the art - or even the public's claim - is greater than its creator's. In claiming this, it callously denies the preeminent right of the individual/victim/artist to her own work - work which saved her mother'"
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"I wonder what legitimation the museum's director claims to keep Ms Babbitt's pictures. Coypright is international and should be respected, especially with such a tragic background story. We wish the very best to Ms Babbitt and that she will get her right "
"Please display the copies and return the originals to Ms. Babbitt"
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"The painful irony inherent in a memorial which purports to teach a lesson about mans inhumanity towards man by taking advantage of one of those who were treated inhumanely boggles the mind. Surely the lesson has not been learned."
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"Must this go on? PLEASE return what does not belong to you. I pray that Mrs. Dina Babbitt will have some peace in her soul before she is no longer able. You must return the paintings."
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