BORROWED SPOTLIGHT Holocaust Remembrance Portrait Exhibit Debuts in NYC Featuring Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner, Chelsea Handler and more

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 23, 2025--
Last night, BORROWED SPOTLIGHT, a powerful new portrait series book and exhibition, debuted at Detour Gallery in NYC. The event brought together Holocaust survivors and some of today's most recognizable figures including Kat Graham, Gregg Sulkin, Remi Bader, and RHONJ stars Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, and Lexi Barbuto to honor survivor stories and ensure their testimonies reach the next generation.
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Row 1 (L to R): Kat Graham, Gregg Sulkin; Row 2 (L to R): Remi Bader, Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, Lexi Barbuto. (Photos by Sabrina Steck)
Shot by highly-acclaimed fashion photographer Bryce Thompson, the exhibition features powerful large-scale portraits and survivor testimonies designed to spark reflection and discussion. Coffee table books are also available for purchase and the exhibit will be open to the public on the following dates and times:
Guests in attendance experienced the moving displays before gathering for remarks from producer and journalist Daniella Greenbaum, photographer Bryce Thompson, and actress Kat Graham, who spoke about the project's impact.
Other VIP attendees included: Ellie Zeiler, Eitan Bernath, Daniela Braga, Daphne Groeneveld, David Carmi, Moti Ankari, Arielle Nir, Justin Livingston, Anthony Urbano, Kate Li, Levi Lomey, Jonathan Cohen, Chaz Langley, Igee Okafor, Matthew Gasda, Freya Walton, Chané Husselmann, and Arielle Schwartz, among others.
BORROWED SPOTLIGHT showcases powerful portraits of Holocaust survivors alongside major talent including Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner, Billy Porter, David Schwimmer, Dr. J, Kat Graham, Wolf Blitzer, Ashley Benson, Chelsea Handler, Scooter Braun, George Stephanopoulos, Martha Hunt, Daniela Braga, Sheryl Sandberg, Josh Peck, Jenna Dewan, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Barbara Corcoran.
Proceeds from the book sales will support continued campaigns to educate younger generations about the Holocaust. Proceeds from a private auction of select prints will benefit two organizations dedicated to Holocaust remembrance and survivor support: Selfhelp, which provides services and assistance to living Holocaust survivors in New York, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
At a time when Holocaust knowledge is rapidly diminishing – with 20% of people worldwide having never heard of the Holocaust, less than half recognizing its historical accuracy, and over 60% not knowing that six million Jews were murdered – BORROWED SPOTLIGHT aims to serve as both an educational tool and a call to action.
About Borrowed Spotlight
BORROWED SPOTLIGHT is a powerful portrait series and exhibition created to combat rising antisemitism and preserve Holocaust history. Captured by renowned photographer Bryce Thompson, the project pairs Holocaust survivors with today's most recognizable figures – including Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner, Billy Porter, David Schwimmer, and many more – using their public platforms to amplify the survivors' stories. Debuting at Detour Gallery in New York City ahead of Yom HaShoah, the exhibition will feature large-scale portraits and survivor testimonies aimed at educating the public and inspiring reflection. The project, which will also be commemorated in a coffee table book, seeks to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, while educating and inspiring action against hate.
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