A Guided Visit to the
Chagall Retrospective
Join us on Saturday, April 18, for a guided visit of the Marc Chagall Retrospective. Over 200 works of Marc Chagall have been gathered worldwide for this major retrospective exhibition. From early paintings of 1908 to his final, monumental works of the 1980s, the show offers a rich overview of the painter’s artistic career.
The exhibition presents the main themes of his work, in particular his connection with Jewish culture, the iconography of the Jewish village, and folk traditions. It also covers his discovery of 17th century literature –such as La Fontaine– the revelation of light, and the particular use of color.
Special attention is given to his Russian period at a time his personal style stands out in an avant-garde art scene featured by the cubist revolution. The original poetic language of Chagall is faithfully revived and visitors are immersed in his amazing artistic world influenced by different cultures and traditions.
This show brings together artworks from over twenty international institutions: Tate, MoMA New York, Centre Pompidou, Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Beyeler Foundation, Maeght Foundation, Nagoya City Art Museum Japan, the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, etc.
Our guide will once again be the excellent Lieve De Jonghe.
Please note that this visit is limited to 20 people.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2015
Time: 2:45 p.m.
Place: Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Place Royale 3, 1000 Brussels (Gresham entrance)
Price: €20 for ACB and AWCB members, €25 for non-members.
Public Transportation: Metro: Gare Centrale/Centraal Station or Parc/Park; buses 27, 38 and 71: Royale; Trams: 92 or 94: Royale
Sign up: Reservations are due by noon on Wednesday, April 15, online at www.americanclubbrussels.org, by email (info@americanclubbrussels.org), or by telephone to the ACB Office Manager (0476/996,870). Payment to ACB at BE55427919588144 (KREDBEBB) will confirm your reservation. Be sure to mention “Chagall” in the communications section of the virement.
Cancellations are possible until noon on Wednesday, April 15. Participants canceling after this time, as well as no-shows, are charged the full cost of the event.
