July 21 | Event from 2pm – 3pm, Reception from 3pm – 4pm | RSVP at bottom
Join us for a lecture about the life and work of David “Chim” Seymour, presented by Chim’s nephew Ben Shneiderman. Chim was a renowned photojournalist who captured 20th century European politics, social life, and culture and eventually co-founded Magnum Photos. Shneiderman will speak about Chim from both a personal and professional perspective.
This lecture will be followed by a free reception with light bites, beverages, and continued conversations with the presenter.
Chim: Between Devastation and Resurrection presents the work of distinguished photojournalist Dawid Szymin (“Chim”) 1911 – 1956. Born in Warsaw, Chim published under the name David Seymour. His keen observations of 20th century European politics, social life, and culture, documented the beginnings of the antifascist struggle to the rebuilding of countries ravaged by the war. The exhibition includes over 50 photographs, many rarely seen, focusing on the post-war reconstruction of Europe, the effect of the war on children, European elections, and the birth of the State of Israel.
Image: Boy pulling a wagon in front of the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany, 1947, David Seymour.
Ben Shneiderman is an Emeritus Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Founding Director (1983-2000) of the Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory at the University of Maryland. He is a Member of the prestigious U.S. National Academy of Engineering and has received six honorary doctorates in recognition of his pioneering contributions to human-computer interaction and information visualization.