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His alter ego, Silberstein, embodies these principles,     One of Wit t ’s notable works is “The Mysticism
           serving as a quarter-Jewish persona that navigates the     of Quarterjewish Mysfytysm,” which reflects his

           complexities of identity and survival.                     unique blend of historical reflection and avant-
           Karel Witt is known for “unbuttoning the past” with        garde techniques. This piece, like many of his works,
           his offbeat methods. He distills history’s indigestible    offers a deep dive into the complexities of identity
           events into palatable insights, offering timeless          and survival, themes that are central to his artistic

           guidance on how to stay out of reach and keep out          philosophy.
           of range. His work is a blend of historical reflection     Witt’s work has been exhibited in various galleries
           and avant-garde techniques, making it both thought-        and  has  received  significant  recognition  in  the  art
           provoking and visually striking.                           world. His unique approach  and  the  depth of  his

           Recurring themes in Witt’s work include rebellion          historical engagement  make  his work stand  out,
           against mainstream currents and the pursuit of             earning him a place among notable contemporary
           way wardnes s. His ar t of ten explores the idea           artists.
           of eluding extinction and sur viving against the

           odds, reflecting his family’s history and his own          Neo-Dadaism and DEONADA
           philosophical musings. Witt’s work is a testament to       Neo-Dadaism, or DEONADA as Witt terms it, is a
           the enduring spirit of defiance and resilience.            movement characterized by its anti-establishment


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