Marc Chagall’s ‘Creation of Light’ exhibition opens to art lovers in Almaty

Published November 2, 2026 00:01

Aidana Seisembek

Aidana Seisembek

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Yerlan Iskakov

Yerlan Iskakov

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Photo: Lumiere-Hall, photo editor: Dastan Shanay

An exhibition titled «Marc Chagall. The Creation of Light» is on view in Almaty, featuring lithographs and etchings by the renowned 20th-century artist. Visitors can explore works that blend real-world imagery with fantasy, personal memories and biblical themes.

The exhibition opened on Oct. 16 and runs through Dec. 1, celebrating Marc Chagall’s artistic legacy, distinctive style, vibrant colors and symbolic motifs.

Photo: Lumiere-Hall, photo editor: Dastan Shanay

Lithographs and etchings are prints made using specialized techniques that allow artists to transfer images onto paper and produce multiple impressions of a work.

Photo: Lumiere-Hall, photo editor: Dastan Shanay

A highlight of the exhibition is a series of 24 works from the «Jerusalem Windows» cycle, associated with the stained-glass windows Chagall designed for the Hadassah Medical Center synagogue in Jerusalem.

The exhibition is organized by the Lumiere-Hall museum and hosted at the Oylau Space venue. Tickets are available through Freedom Ticketon.

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