“Marc Chagall: Beyond Time”

Marc Chagall (1887–1985), one of the most prominent figures in 20th-century European art, is celebrated for his exploration of poetic and vibrant colors. Marc Chagall Special Exhibition: “Beyond Time” opened on May 23, 2025, at the Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center.

For the first time in seven years, this exhibition, curated by Francesca Villanti and Paul Schneiter, presents a collection of over 170 works, spanning paintings, drawings, lithographs, oil paintings, and stained glass. The exhibition is structured around seven thematic sections: “Memory”, “Etchings and Techniques”, “Paris”, “The Sacred”, “Colors”,“Mediterranée”, “Flowers”.

Each section has been meticulously designed to create an immersive experience where Chagall’s use of color and symbolism unfolds organically. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to deeply engage with the essence of Chagall’s artistic universe.

Most notably, seven never-before-seen original works created by Chagall himself are unveiled, offering an intimate look at his fluid lines, bold brushstrokes, and the evocative play of color.

Two of Chagall’s most renowned public art projects—the Paris Opera Garnier ceiling painting and the Hadassah Medical Center stained glass windows—is brought to life through immersive media art installations.

The ceiling painting at Paris Opera Garnier, a masterpiece fusing music and visual art, is transformed into an enveloping 360-degree digital experience, allowing visitors to feel as if they are stepping directly into the artwork.

Meanwhile, the stained glass windows at Hadassah Medical Center, known for their surreal compositions of animals, plants, celestial bodies, and human figures, are presented as a dynamic light installation. This reimagined experience enable visitors to witness the shifting brilliance of Chagall’s stained glass artistry in real-time.

Through these multimedia enhancements, the exhibition elevates Chagall’s color compositions beyond passive visual appreciation, transforming them into a sensorial journey of light and space.