A 'dream room' in which the
Russian-French artist Marc Chagall's works surround visitors in
an otherworldly atmosphere is part of an exhibition opening in
Naples on Friday.
The exhibition at the Basilica della Pietrasanta - Lapis
Museum includes 150 works that tell of the life and feelings of
the artist for his beloved wife Bella.
Alongside paintings, drawings, watercolors and etchings there
is also a group of rare works from private collections that
would otherwise be difficult for the public to access.
Curated by Dolores Duràn Ucar, the exhibition is a journey
into the world of wonders of Chagall (1887-1985), his childhood
memories mixed with the Russian tradition of fables and amid
poetry, religion and war.
The works have intense hues that give life to landscapes and
fantastic figures on the edge between reality and dreams.
The show, which will remain open until June 30, is divided
into five sections based on themes dear to Chagall: Childhood
and Russian Traditions, Dreams and Fables, The Holy World, The
Bible, A Painter with a Poet's Wings, and Gravity-Defying Love.
'Chagall, Sogno d'Amore' ('Chagall, Dream of Love') is being
held with support from Fondazione Cultura e Arte and was
organized and produced by Gruppo Arthemisia.
It is receiving support from the Campania regional government
and the Naples town council and is promoted by the Naples town
council department for culture and tourism under the aegis of
the Naples archdiocese.
The catalogue publisher is Arthemisia Books.
Taking part in the presentation was the rector of the
basilica, Vincenzo de Gregorio, the head of the Pietrasanta Polo
Culturale non-profit organization, Naples councillor for culture
Nino Daniele, and curator Iole Siena of Guppo Arthemisia.
The exhibition is inaugurating the L'Arte della Solidarietà
project, implemented by Arthemisia alongside Susan G. Komen
Italia, an organization that works to fight breast cancer.
In the crypt and underground chambers of the Basilica della
Pietrasanta there are also the shows 'Sacra Neapolis - Culti,
Miti, Leggende' ('Holy Neapolis: Cults, Myths and Legends') in
collaboration with the National Archaeological Museum of Naples,
the institutional partner of the basilica (until September 15)
and 'Napoli: Storia, Arte, Vulcani' ('Naples: History, Art and
Volcanoes') with the Osservatorio Vulcano (until March 30).
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