About Arthur Goldreich
Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 81). Arthur Goldreich was a South African and Israeli painter, university teacher and architect.
Personal life Goldreich was married twice. In South Africa, he married Hazel Berman, who had been involved in the Young Communist League of South Africa. The wedding was attended by Moshe Dayan, Teddy Kollek, Ariel Sharon, the architect Yaakov Rechter and actress Hannah Maron.
Legacy In 2011, the South African Jewish Board of Deputies posthumously awarded him the board's annual human rights award. He was again honored by the board in 2024, at its 120th anniversary gala dinner, where he was honoured among 100 remarkable Jewish South Africans who have contributed to South Africa. The ceremony included speeches from Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, and Goldreich was honoured with other anti-apartheid activists, Helen Suzman, Ruth First, Rusty Bernstein and Joe Slovo.
In June 2018, Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art hosted an exhibition of items from Goldreich and de Shalit's collection. It was curated by Zvi Elhyani, a former design student of Goldreich, and Talia Davidi.
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Who was Arthur Goldreich?
Hid Nelson Mandela in SA in 1963
When was Arthur Goldreich born?
Arthur Goldreich was born on 25 December 1929 in Johannesburg.
When did Arthur Goldreich die?
Arthur Goldreich died on 24 May 2011 in Herzliya.
What was Arthur Goldreich's occupation?
Arthur Goldreich was a painter, university teacher and architect.
What nationality was Arthur Goldreich?
Arthur Goldreich was South African and Israeli.
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