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Description
During the German occupation of the Netherlands, Curt Bloch lived in hiding to escape deportation. In secret, he created Onderwater-Cabaret, a handmade magazine of poems that became his personal act of resistance. Between 1943 and 1945, Bloch produced nearly one hundred issues — works of satire, courage, and creativity that confronted Nazi propaganda and affirmed the human spirit.
After Bloch’s death, his family preserved the magazines but did not know how to bring them into the world. In 2011, his granddaughter Lucy rediscovered them and began researching their history, joined by Bloch’s daughter, Simone. Their work led to a collaboration with German designer Thilo von Debschitz, the creation of a digital archive, and major international exhibitions — including a recent New York Times profile.
In the days surrounding International Holocaust Remembrance Day, CRS invites you to experience an immersive, walk-through art installation inspired by Onderwater-Cabaret, open throughout the day for self-guided exploration. At 12 PM and 7 PM, join Simone Bloch and Thilo von Debschitz for a presentation and conversation about Curt Bloch’s life, the rediscovery of his journals, and the ongoing work to preserve and share his legacy.
Together, we will reflect on the power of art as resistance and the enduring importance of memory.
Date & Time
Thu, Jan 22, 2026 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
7 West 83rd StreetNew York, New York 10024
