Original and impossible to classify, the work of Marc Chagall (1887-1985) draws on multiple references, rooted in his cultural heritage and in the experiences that shaped his long career as a painter across Russia, France and the United States. In each of these places, the artist was deeply receptive to traditional, popular and craft practices, drawing inspiration from the traditions, skills and cultures he encountered throughout his life.
Marc Chagall. Matières. Visite particulière en langue des signes
Visuel: Marc Chagall, La Bastille, 1953, huile, encre de couleur et encre de Chine sur toile, 81x 100 cm, collection particulière © Archives Marc et Ida Chagall, Paris © SABAM Belgium 2026
Fabrice Gousset/ © SABAM 2026 - David et Bethsabée 0/1 (d'après la lithographie M.230), Tapisserie basse lisse en laine et coton 0/1About the activity
Beyond painting, Chagall explored printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, stained glass, tapestry and theatre, developing a creative rapport with the craftspeople who worked alongside him. He delved deeply into the possibilities that connect the artist with the collective intangible heritage of a culture and a place.
Through more than 200 works and documents, this exhibition reveals how materials, techniques and collaborations nurtured his imagination and transformed his creative practice. In dialogue with the collections of the museums of the City of Mons and a selection of contemporary works by BeCraft, it offers a fresh perspective on Chagall’s world and on the transmission of craftsmanship and know-how through time.
In partnership with the Marc and Ida Chagall Archives.
With the support of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Wallonia and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.
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19 €
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4 €
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14 €
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4 €
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