Destruction of the Ghetto, Kyiv 1919

"Destruction of the Ghetto, Kyiv" (1919) by Abraham Manievich is a powerful depiction of the devastation of the Kyiv Ghetto during a period of intense social and political upheaval. The painting, created using a cubist approach, shows a jumbled, fragmented cityscape. Angular buildings and fragmented forms dominate the composition, creating a sense of disarray and destruction. A solitary goat, a symbol of resilience and hope, stands in the foreground, suggesting the enduring spirit of the community despite the overwhelming destruction. Manievich, a Jewish artist, uses his artwork to express the tragedy and chaos faced by his community during this time.