Join The Renaissance Society for the opening reception of an exhibition of photographs by Anna Shteynshleyger, January 3 to February 14, 2009. The reception features a discussion with the artist from 5 to 6pm. The photographs poignantly document Shteynshleyger’s life over the past several years, during which time she renegotiated her relationship to Orthodox Judaism, which she had practiced since the age of 16. Shteynshleyger’s work spans a variety of genres—portraits, still-life, landscape, and interior.  All display a sensitivity that is as questioning as it is knowing of its subjects. Learn more »

The Renaissance Society, 5811 S. Ellis Avenue, Cobb Hall 418, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., artist discussion from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.