Legends Never Die: Celebrating The Life Of Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse (1983-2011) is remembered for her smoky, emotional voice and for the variety of musical genres which she embraced.

“This particular exhibition is truly a love letter to Winehouse from her family”, the Contemporary Jewish Museum’s Executive Director Lori Starr said in a press release. We’ll never know how far she might have gone.

“Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait” has been criticized for overplaying Winehouse’s connection to her religion. It was created at the Jewish Museum London in 2013 in collaboration with Amy’s brother and sister-in-law, Alex and Riva Winehouse. Every year on the anniversary of her death we salute her and think positive thoughts for those struggling with any type of addiction. Amy’s great-great-grandfather, Harris Winehouse, emigrated from Minsk, Belarus in the late 19th century.

Amy shot to worldwide fame when she released her single Rehab from her 2006 album Back to Black, which followed her successful debut album Frank back in 2003. “Visitors will be brought into her own universe”.

By combining the works of these artists, “You Know I’m No Good” aims to “pay homage to Winehouse while simultaneously calling into question our society’s fanatic attraction to both genius and tragedy”.

The exhibits will be supplemented by a season of related programming, including discussions with figures such as renowned rock critic Greil Marcus.

They granted the filmmakers access to hours of archive footage of Amy and her family, as well as giving the filmmakers’ their blessing to interview Amy’s family and friends.

The media frenzy Winehouse attracted, paired with her raw and undeniable talent, was substantial enough to keep onlookers fascinated with her life – even after she met her fatal end.

“Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait“, through November. 1, Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F.