The exhibition sheds light on a highly topical, but little-known side to Marc Chagall – his works from the 1930s and 40s, when his colourful palette took on a darker hue. Chagall is one of the most celebrated of the early European modernist artists: a distinguished painter, graphic artist, stage set designer and producer of decorative arts and crafts. The works of this multi-talented Jewish artist are often described as poetic, dream-like and fantastical, yet they are always closely linked to his own personal experiences. This is particularly noticeable in the works he produced in the 1930s and 1940s.
In the early 1930s, Chagall’s art explored the increasingly aggressive anti-Semitism in Europe. In 1941, he was smuggled out of France and sought refuge in the USA. During these years, his works touch on important contemporary themes, such as identity, homeland and exile, in particular the feeling of loss and nostalgia that he felt for his hometown, Vitebsk, in present-day Belarus.
From the 1930s, the artist focused more and more on the Jewish world and turned towards allegorical and biblical themes.
The exhibition comprises over 50 paintings and works on paper, on loan from several international museums, as well as public and private art collections.
This exhibition gives the public a unique opportunity to experience Chagall as a costume designer, through eight of the costumes he designed for the ballet Aleko (1942) while he was living in exile in the USA.
DATE: Thursday, April 20 at 11:45 (for 12.00)
SIGN UP: By email to Inger Ræder or by phone or text message as soon as possible and no later than April 13. A confirmation email will be sent to the participants.
PLACE: Henie Onstad Art Centre, Sonja Henies vei 31, 1311 Høvikodden
PRICE: NOK 135.- for the guide, to be paid beforehand preferably by bank payment to the Forum account 1600 40 36631 or by VIPPS to 591747. No cash will be handled. Please state your name and the event in the transaction.
NOK 150.- entrance fee is paid at the Centre’s ticket counter.
TRANSPORT: Bus 160 (Rykkin) from the centre of Oslo every 15 min. Get off at the Høvikodden bus stop. It is a 5-minute walk.
By car, take the E18 west and follow the signs. Free parking.
LUNCH: There is a cafeteria/restaurant at the Art Centre.
Maximum number of participants: 25
NB! The event will be cancelled if the number of participants is less than 12.
Guests are welcome if space is available. Members have priority.
Cancellations after the deadline and no-shows will be charged.
For last-minute cancellations, please call Inger M. Ræder.