Ervin Abadi: Holocaust Artist

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A man by the name of Ervin Abadi was a Holocaust survivor and an avid drawer and painter. He created many pieces of art that provide insight into his experiences to this day. As USHMM puts it, “Ervin Abadi, a Hungarian jew from Budapest, was an aspiring young artist when WWII began.” Around 1940 he was drafted into the Hungarian labor service, but managed to escape. Ultimately, he was found and taken to the concentration camp Bergen- Belsen. During this time, he encountered many situations that would later fuel his artistic nature. Soon enough, Abadi was able to create art in relative safety, which would be his legacy. After being placed on a train for transport, Ervin and his fellows were liberated by American soldiers before reaching their