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a life in two parts

Rediscovering the Complex Legacy of Artist Yuri Pimenov

The artist recreated himself in the 1930s, and in the process created a new trend in Soviet art.

Russia's Hermitage to Sell Digital Art as NFT Tokens

The Hermitage will bring out a limited series of NFTs, including a digital copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "Madonna Litta."

window dressing

Ivan Khafizov is a Man on a Mission to Save Nalichniki

These beautiful house decorations were most popular in the 19th century.

What's On Over the May Holidays in Moscow

May! Work! Peace! in Moscow May 1-10

The Museum of Russian Impressionism Celebrates 'Seekers of Art'

Who were the people collecting forbidden art during the Soviet period and what did they collect?

Discover Painter Ilya Repin Anew

This small exhibition at the State Tretyakov Gallery is full of surprises.

Painter Robert Falk's Triumphant Return to Moscow

More than 200 works by Robert Falk let us see this brilliant artist's oeuvre as we never have before.

innovative arts

Diana Vishneva Dances Through History in the Pushkin Museum

A film made with five choreographers, five composers, and five halls of the Pushkin Museum.

opera + sculpture

Sculptures Sing Opera at St. Petersburg's Manege

Russian sculpture meets opera to make traditional academic art come alive.

Russian avant-garde

VKHUTEMAS is 100 at the Museum of Moscow

The Museum of Moscow's exhibition of the Higher Art and Technology Studios is a true revelation.

Authenticity Dispute Over Hermitage Fabergé Exhibit

The Hermitage is accused of displaying fake works by Fabergé at their major exhibition.

When Andy Warhol Came to Moscow

As the show comes to an end, Peter Cheremushkin looks at its importance for Russian art and art lovers.

2021 look ahead

Moscow Arts Scene in 2021: A Spectacular Year Ahead

Cultural life came to a standstill last year, but this year arts lovers may get a double dose of culture.

celebrating celebrity

Cecil Beaton Comes ‘Home’ to Russia

The legendary fashion photographer is still unknown to the general public in Russia.

World AIDS Day in Moscow Kicks Off a Month of Events

The Voznesensky Center joins other groups to give back HIV-positive people their voices.

Irina Antonova, Head of Pushkin Museum for 52 Years, Dead at Age 98

Antonova's influence on museums, curation and the public's understanding of art is incalculable.

Russian avant-garde

Return of the Amazon: Sarra Lebedeva at the Tretyakov Gallery

Here's an essential exhibit (if only virtual) for anyone interested in the 20th-century Russian avant-garde.

culture at risk

Russia's Hermitage Museum Calls for State Support as Coronavirus Craters Earnings

The famous museum says it has already lost half of its annual budget.

Quarantine Artwork

Russians Battle Confinement Blues With DIY Artwork Challenge

As boredom and restlessness set in under coronavirus quarantine, internet users are posting DIY versions of museum masterpieces.

#quarantinecreativity

Russia's 'Isolation Art' Takes the Internet By Storm

The creative challenge that has Russians recreating iconic artworks was an instant sensation — and we can't get enough.

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