The Magnes | Programs

The Magnes | Programs

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7-9 PM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7-9 PM

Book Talk | Simon Goodman

The Orpheus Clock

Book Talk | Simon Goodman

The Orpheus Clock

Born in London shortly after WWII and educated at the French Lyce in South
Kensington, then at Munich University, Simon Goodman entered the music
business in the late 1960s, specializing in recognizing new talent and breaking
new British artists abroad. In 1994 Simons father died leaving behind hints of a
hitherto clandestine quest. For the last 20 years he has devoted his time
exclusively to tracking his familys lost legacy, stolen during WWII. In the process
he has become a skilled art detective, able to conduct his research in several
languages.

Born in London shortly after WWII and educated at the French Lyce in South
Kensington, then at Munich University, Simon Goodman entered the music
business in the late 1960s, specializing in recognizing new talent and breaking
new British artists abroad. In 1994 Simons father died leaving behind hints of a
hitherto clandestine quest. For the last 20 years he has devoted his time
exclusively to tracking his familys lost legacy, stolen during WWII. In the process
he has become a skilled art detective, able to conduct his research in several
languages.

THE ORPHEUS CLOCK traces the Gutmann familys rise to prominence in

Imperial Germany. Their lavish art collection would incite the envy of many. From
early success to tragic loss, we witness the downward spiral of European
anti-Semitism, the inner mechanics of the Nazi looting machine, and the uncaring
bureaucracies of post-war Europe. This true story uncovers an art world all too
eager to conceal its ill-gotten gains. Since the 1990s, Simon (Gutmann)
Goodmans quest has led to the recovery of hundreds of his familys possessions
and the restoration of their legacy, while helping change international policy
regarding art restitution.

THE ORPHEUS CLOCK traces the Gutmann familys rise to prominence in

Imperial Germany. Their lavish art collection would incite the envy of many. From
early success to tragic loss, we witness the downward spiral of European
anti-Semitism, the inner mechanics of the Nazi looting machine, and the uncaring
bureaucracies of post-war Europe. This true story uncovers an art world all too
eager to conceal its ill-gotten gains. Since the 1990s, Simon (Gutmann)
Goodmans quest has led to the recovery of hundreds of his familys possessions
and the restoration of their legacy, while helping change international policy
regarding art restitution.

This event is free and open to the public.

This event is free and open to the public.

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THE MAGNES COLLECTION OF JEWISH ART AND LIFE

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
2121 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94720
510.643.2526 MAGNES.ORG