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Chagall, Lissitzky, Malevich: The Russian Avant-Garde in Vitebsk, 1918-1922 opens at the Jewish Museum in just two weeks. Through some 160 works, this exhibition presents the artistic output of Marc Chagall, El Lissitzky, Kazimir Malevich, and others, exploring a little-known chapter in the history of modernity and the Russian avant-garde. Be the first see it at our Member-Only Preview on September 13. Join to attend at TheJewishMuseum.org/Join.

Chag Purim Sameach! The holiday of Purim is one of the most lively and festive holidays on the Jewish calendar, celebrating the salvation of the Jewish People from Haman, the prime minister of the ancient Persian Empire, who sought to annihilate them. Purim traditions include the exchange of food and sweets, as seen in Marc Chagall’s mural study, in which two adults prepare to exchange gifts.

“Purim,” around 1916–17, by Marc Chagall © Marc Chagall / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris