Fred Stein (1909 - 1967): A Life Forged in Exile Fred Stein’s artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of dramatic historical upheavals, inextricably linked to the turbulent currents of 20th-century Europe. Born on July 3, 1909, in Dresden, Germany—a city steeped in intellectual tradition and simmering with political tensions—his formative years instilled within him a profound conviction for social justice and an unwavering appr…