In the Spira Central Gallery, a remarkable story unfolds—a story born from the liberation of Bergen-Belsen on April 15, 1945. British soldier Arthur Tyler encountered Naomi Kaplan, a Polish Jewish survivor of Auschwitz and Belsen, and wrote a letter that changed her life. That single message, sent to her family in Houston, set off a chain of events that reunited loved ones and allowed Naomi to begin anew. Through original letters, photographs, and personal artifacts, Naomi and Arthur: Letters from Liberation traces a journey from horror to hope—revealing how a single act of kindness can alter the course of history.
We are honored to welcome Myfanwy Lloyd, historian at Oxford Art Consultants, whose research formed the foundation for this exhibition, to deliver the opening remarks.
Special thanks to Benjamin Warren, Elyse Kalmans, and the Warren and Spector families for their commitment and passion for preserving the legacy of Naomi Warren and supporting this exhibition.