Contemporary Art Conservation Raises Thorny Issues Around Responsibility
Some artists are eager to be part of any restoration of their works, while others want nothing to do with it.
Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall (1887–1985), born Moishe Shagal in Vitebsk, Belarus, then part of the Russian Empire, was a prolific artist associated with several major artistic styles (including Cubism, Fauvism and Symbolism) and one of the foremost visual artists of the 20th Century. Chagall’s works, encompassing a vast array of mediums including painting, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics, tapestries and fine art prints, are known for their vivid and whimsical imagery, often featuring floating figures, fiddlers and scenes from Jewish village life, infused with a deep and dreamlike sense of folklore and fantasy. He experienced significant upheavals, including fleeing Nazi-occupied France during World War II, but continued to create art that celebrated life, love and spirituality. Two of his most notable works are Notable works include I and the Village and The Fiddler. Read more about Arts.
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The Norton Museum of Art Receives Nearly 700 Prints from the Frost Collection
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