Fragments of the lives and feelings experienced by members of Leicester’s Jewish and Polish communities are brought to light in this online exhibition through photographs they share with each other in an attempt to reconnect with their interrelated history and culture. Recovering Connections interweaves their visual impressions, reflections as well as individual and communal heritage, demonstrating the deep relationship between two communities who live in the same city but only rarely encounter one another.
Unexpected fungi on a small patch of grass I pass regularly. One day, just green grass, then in clear outlines and amazing colours, nature’s passing beauty. I reflected on how life can change rapidly, unexpectedly, and soon all evidence disappear. Sure enough, some days later there was no sign of the fungi. Evidence of Jewish life can be temporary too.
Recovering Connections 