Opening Reception, Exhibit and Movie, FREE!

Oct 18 at 5:30 pm

Marc Chagall and the Bible: Etchings and Lithographs from the Wayne F. Yakes Collection

Noted for his fanciful, extravagant paintings of scenes from the Jewish world of his youth, Chagall’s work is often regarded as mysterious and hallucinatory. His illustrations for the Hebrew Bible are both richly imagined and soberly straightforward. His biblically-inspired art stands as a record of his own soul-searching – his own quest for religious meaning and understanding. These magnificent works inspire us to undertake that journey for ourselves.

With

The Good Book: Biblical Illuminations by Michelle Barnes

Michelle Barnes has won numerous awards for her illustrations in books, magazines, and newspapers, including a Society of Illustrators Silver Medal Award. She is a former teacher at both the Schools of Visual Arts and Parsons in New York City, as well as at the Art Center College of Design in California. Her work has appeared in such publications as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Sports Illustrated, Spin, and Ms. Her latest project is 225 individual pieces for an interactive CD-ROM of the Bible.

Followed by

Winner of the Emmy for Best Documentary Film

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love, 7:30 p.m.

Directed by Harry Rasky
Canada/English, 1977, 88 minutes

Homage to Chagall is an enthralling portrait of the legendary Russian-born artist. For over three-quarters of a century, Chagall set new standards for modern art with his colorful, heartfelt paintings, murals and stained glass works. Combining images of his magnificent art and rare interviews with Chagall as he nears his 90th birthday, the film brings to life his devotion to his Jewish heritage and his love of humanity.
With brief introduction by MACC Curator of Exhibitions, Simon Zalkind

Light hors d’oeuvres, wine and beverages provided.