VOICED: Getting under the skin of exiled artist Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall, a Russian-French artist, was known for his versatility across various mediums. Born in 1887 in Belarus, his Jewish upbringing and experiences in Vitebsk significantly influenced his work. Despite facing anti-Semitism and being labeled an outcast by the Soviet Union, Chagall's art remained deeply rooted in his Jewish heritage. He moved to France in 1922, where he continued to develop his unique style. It wasn't until 1987, two years after his death, that Russia held an exhibition in his honor, acknowledging his contributions to art and culture.

What is celebrated at Moscow's Tretchikoff Gallery regarding Marc Chagall?

• His musical compositions

• His range of artistic mediums

• His sculptures

• His architectural designs

Where was Marc Chagall born, and how did it influence his work?

• Berlin, Germany; it led to his interest in surrealism

• New York, USA; it influenced his abstract style

• Vitebsk, Belarus; it shaped his Jewish-themed art

• Paris, France; it inspired his love for modern art

What significant event in 1917 affected the Jewish community in Russia?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The start of World War I

• The abolition of anti-Semitic laws

Why did Marc Chagall leave Russia for France in 1922?

• To study under Picasso

• To pursue a career in music

• To join the French military

• To escape the Soviet Union's view of him as bourgeois

When did Russia finally hold an exhibition dedicated to Marc Chagall?

• In 2000, at the turn of the century

• In 1987, two years after his death

• In 1922, when he moved to France

• During his lifetime in 1945