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Exile
In this catalogue, “exile” refers to the cultural and life experiences of individuals expelled or forced out of their home country between 1923 and 1945 due to Hitler’s rise to power. Seven to eight million people became refugees in the time leading up to and including World War II.
Exile studies have never been more relevant.
In 2022, there are more worldwide refugees than at any prior time in history. The UN Refugee Agency estimates that there are currently 32.5 million refugees. Further, antisemitic incidents reached an all-time high in 2021. The Anti-Defamation League recorded 2,717 incidents of antisemitic assault, harassment, and vandalism in the United States.
Europe’s brain-drain was America’s gain.
As Hitler assumed control in Germany, the best and brightest of Europe came to the United States. From philosophy (Adorno, Item 14) to art (Grosz, Item 1). From literature (Mann, Items 19–21) to film (Items 6–13). From astrophysics (Neugebauer, Item 25) to economics (Mises, Items 22, 23 & 38), and everything in between. We are in awe of the creativity and success of those forced to a new home. Let us allow their books, manuscripts, scores, and film scripts, be an inspiration to us all for a better tomorrow.
