MIAMI

The Forgotten Exodus – An American Refuge

University of Miami Gallery, Wynwood District, Feb 3 – March 13, 2020

The Forgotten Exodus – An America Refuge, portrayed the story of the last generation of Sephardi Jews born in North Africa and the Middle East. Opening night saw an enthusiastic crowd of over 200 people enjoying the striking artistry of portrait photographer J. Tomas Lopez.

PORTRAITS BY J. TOMAS LOPEZ

  • Born 1967, Tehran Iran
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    Mojdeh Khaghan DanialBorn 1967, Tehran IranArrived in USA, 1979

    Mojdeh Khaghan Danial
    Born 1967, Tehran Iran
    Arrived in USA, 1979

  • Born 1943, Tunis, Tunisia
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    John LasryBorn 1943, Tunis, TunisiaArrived in USA, 1975

    John Lasry
    Born 1943, Tunis, Tunisia
    Arrived in USA, 1975

  • Born 1959, Tetouan Morocco
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    Seta Bentata de BassanBorn 1959, Tetouan MoroccoArrived in USA, 2011

    Seta Bentata de Bassan
    Born 1959, Tetouan Morocco
    Arrived in USA, 2011

The Photographer: J. Tomas Lopez

The photographer behind the Sephardi Voices exhibit of Jewish refugees from Arab and Muslim lands is J. Tomas Lopez – an artist with a lifelong passion for documenting trauma, displacement and suffering as told through stunning photography.