Invitation to discovery: Chagall's fascinating visual worlds in Schwalenberg

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Marc Chagall - painter of dreams

Marc Chagall, born in 1887 and died in 1985, is one of the most outstanding artists of the 20th century. With an artistic career, which was shaped early by fauvism and cubism, Chagall finally developed a unique style that significantly influenced the development of surrealism. His work is characterized by unmistakable symbolism that contains many fantastic and fantastic elements. Through the reflection of his Jewish Orthodox origin and memories of his childhood in Russia, Chagall brings emotional and cultural depth into his art.

The work of Chagall is still very popular and have inspired numerous artists. He is seen as one of the most important representatives of modern painting. The colors in his pictures are bright and intense, while the motifs are often mysterious and complex. On the occasion of the artist's 40th day of death in 2025, several exhibitions will be held that illuminate his diverse work.

An important exhibition takes place in the municipal gallery in Schwalenberg and presents etchings, lithographs and poster designs that were created between 1927 and 1975. These works illustrate Chagalls extraordinary vision as a picture-creating painter poet. Particularly noteworthy are the colored phrase for the Bible, which are focused on this exhibition. As early as 1930, Chagall was commissioned by the Paris publisher Ambroise Vollard to illustrate the Bible, which led him to a journey through different countries to the Middle East. In his eyes, the Bible was an inexhaustible source of poetic work.

The exhibition in Schwalenberg is accompanied by a public tour on April 27, 2025, which offers interested visitors the opportunity to get to know Chagalls fascinating visual worlds better. The tour takes place from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a small fee of 3 euros plus regular museum entry. The exhibition will be shown in the municipal gallery from April 13 to June 22, 2025 and is open on Tuesday to Sunday.

Marc Chagall's work is not only a celebration of color and shape, but also a profound exploration of identity, culture and human experience. His works invite you to dive into a world that is both real and fantastic, and they remain timeless sources of inspiration for the numerous generations of artists who have followed him.