Marc Chagall Exhibition at ARCA in Vercelli Explores Memory as Portable Architecture
An extensive exhibition celebrating the Belarusian artist Marc Chagall (Vitebsk, 1887 – Saint Paul de Vence, 1985) will take place at ARCA in Vercelli from 13 October 2026 to 29 March 2027. Curated by Paul Schneiter, the show presents fifty pieces that delve into Chagall's themes and his ties to Vitebsk, his hometown, which he lost during WWII, leaving him with a profound sense of nostalgia. Notable works include Villaggio Russo (1929), Gli innamorati con l'asino blu (circa 1955), and Il gallo viola (1966–1972). Additionally, a section curated by Daniele Fenaroli showcases pieces from the Collezione Giuseppe Iannaccone. The exhibition is set in the medieval church of San Marco, featuring restored frescoes alongside a modern glass-and-steel structure.
Fatti principali
- Marc Chagall was born in Vitebsk in 1887 and died in Saint Paul de Vence in 1985
- The exhibition runs from 13 October 2026 to 29 March 2027 at ARCA in Vercelli
- It is curated by Paul Schneiter and features fifty works
- A section curated by Daniele Fenaroli presents works from the Collezione Giuseppe Iannaccone
- Highlight works include Villaggio Russo (1929), Gli innamorati con l'asino blu (around 1955), and Il gallo viola (1966–1972)
- Chagall lost Vitebsk permanently during the Second World War, a trauma that shaped his lifelong nostalgia
- ARCA is housed in the medieval church of San Marco, where a glass-and-steel structure was inserted into the central nave
- Fourteenth-century frescoes in the church were brought back to light through restoration
Entità
Artisti
- Marc Chagall
- Paul Schneiter
- Daniele Fenaroli
- Giuseppe Iannaccone
Istituzioni
- ARCA – Polo Espositivo
- Collezione Giuseppe Iannaccone
- Artribune
- Arthemisia
- NOTTE Gallery
- Collezione da Tiffany
- Spazio ARCA
Luoghi
- Vercelli
- Italy
- Vitebsk
- Belarus
- Saint Paul de Vence
- France
- San Marco
- Piazza San Marco
- Milan
- Europe