Mark Podwal (1945–2024) was one of the leading American Jewish artists of his generation, earning international acclaim for evocative depictions of the Jewish experience and antisemitism.

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Initially known for drawings on The New York Times Op-Ed page and numerous books, Podwal’s five-decade career included work with Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Metropolitan Opera, Holocaust museums, and historic Jewish sites. His work is represented in over 80 public collections worldwide, with papers held at Columbia University.