Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait

Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait is a personal and intimate exhibition about Amy Winehouse (1983-2011), curated by the Jewish Museum London with help from her brother Alex and sister-in-law Riva. The Winehouse family gave the Jewish Museum unprecedented access to Amy's belongings, including her guitar, record collection, and iconic outfits. The exhibition celebrates her passion for music and fashion, and her love for London and her family. A Family Portrait tells the story of a second-generation Jewish immigrant experience. Winehouse's family came to London from Belarus in the late nineteenth century, and she grew up in a secular and assimilated Jewish environment. Many unseen photographs of Amy's family life will be on display, revealing her strong Jewish roots and heritage as well as her close family relationships. Written by exhibition curator Elizabeth Selby this catalogue includes a foreword by Amy's brother Alex Winehouse, exhibition highlights, and essays on Amy's family history.