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Rube Goldberg’s Legacy Alive & Well at JCC Minnesota


  • MN Jewish Community Center - St. Louis Park 4330 Cedar Lake Road St. Louis Park , MN, 55416 United States (map)

Two concurrent exhibitions illuminating the career and legacy of the celebrated and influential cartoonist Rube Goldberg (1883-1970). The exhibitions largely comprise rare original drawings, sculpture, & memorabilia from the personal collection of Goldberg’s youngest grandchild, St. Paul-based filmmaker Geoffrey George.

The Tychman-Shapiro Gallery will feature an original Rube Goldberg-inspired machine created by Minnesota-based kinetic artist Robin Schwartzman. An original documentary film, directed by Geoffrey George will premiere at the upcoming Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival.