Dr. phil. Irena Strelow
Doctorate on Nazi looted art in Catholic churches
Study of the History, Theory and Practice of Jewish-Christian Relationships, M.A.
Studies of Art History and Catholic Theology, B.A.
Freie Universität Berlin
Specialization:
Research on methods of systematic art theft and the so-called utilization of Jewish assets
Localization of Nazi looted art in German public institutions
Representation of victims in restitution claims
Current publication:
System and Methods
Nazi looted art in German museums (only in German published)
Hentrich & Hentrich Publishing House for Jewish Culture and Contemporary History
Order: here
Additional research projects:
- „Utilization of Jewish assets“ by Nazi financial authorities
- Research on systematic exploitation by the Nazi state after 1938
- Localization of Nazi looted art in public institutions
- Person-centred research on perpetrators, networks and victims
- Berlin Art Trade during the National Socialist era
– the role of art experts and commissioners - Research on compensation and restitution after 1945. Case Studies
- Cultural assets from previous Jewish proberty to decorate Catholic churches
as profiteers of the persecution of Jews. Case Studies - Anti-Semitism in the Catholic Milieu