Tu Ke Bivas
Audio Guide

Welcome

Scroll down to find the photograph you are interested in learning more about. This audio guide features a selection of the images from the Tu Ke Bivas series. Delve into the details and symbolism of Behar’s creative practice, and hear curators and artists speak about her photographs.

This page also includes text transcripts and detailed audio descriptions of the photographs for visitors who are blind or have low vision.

An older woman, (the artist’s mother), is facing the camera, in front of a gray background. She is wearing a dark blue dress. One hand sits on her lap while the other holds up a photograph in a gold frame, completely blocking her face.

L’Dor V’Dor, 2023

(From Generation to Generation)


Alfinete de Seguridad, 2023

(Fasten)


Konsejos de Vida, 2022

(Life Lessons)


Nazar No!, 2022

(No Evil Eye!)


Tradisyones Orales, 2021

(Oral Traditions)


Annáv, 2022

(Modesty)


Tehilim, 2023

(Prayer)


Bendichas Manos, 2023

(Blessed Hands)


Sedaka, 2023

(Charity)


Mazalosa, 2022

(Fortunate)


Fadaryo i Fortuna, 2023

(Fate and Fortune)


Enraigado, 2023

(Rooted)


Afikoman, 2023

(Found)


Topo Remedio, 2023

(Found Remedy)


Pishkado, Pishkado, 2022

(Fish Out of Water)


Yerva Buena, 2022

(Good Herb)


Mehitzah, 2021

(Divided)


Damgua Dulse, 2022

(Sweet Imprint)


Espina, 2022

(Spine)


Credits:
Special thanks to:
Emily Belz, independent photographer, educator and curator
&
Speakers
Edith Razon, who provided a sample of Ladino language
Emma Stewart, the 2023-2024 Louise Weinberg Intern at the Brandeis University, Women’s Studies Research Center. Emma wrote and recorded the audio descriptions of the photographs as well as the additional recordings that provide further information about the Sephardic symbolism.