Articles with tag "Art"

Unorthodox art

Anime-Style Religious Icons Cause Stir in Russian Region

A local church leader called the authors of the icons “ignorant.”
Retrospective

The Magical Light of Arkhip Kuindzhi

You still have time to see this exhibition of one of Russia's greatest 19th-century painters.
Art

Russian Art Thief Confesses to Stealing Painting to Settle Debts — Reports

"In a rating of the most stupid crimes of the 21st century, he has grounds to deserve an honorable mention,” an official said.
Police

Russian Police Turn Up Painting Stolen From Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery

A 31-year-old man reportedly told police where he had hidden the painting.
Contemporary art

Garage Museum in 2019: Expect the Unexpected

Moscow's premier private modern art museum is planning a busy year. Check it out.
Art

The Revival of Russia’s Cinema Industry

Russia’s cinema business is growing three times faster than the real economy, but it's a bumpy ride
Contemporary art

Hopes and Fears in the Arts

Before last year ended, we asked a variety of people in Russian culture and the arts about the year ahead. Are they nervous or excited? Or both?
Contemporary art

The Scream on Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge

An artist has added his comment and tribute to the memorial to slain political leader Boris Nemtsov.
Art

Immerse Yourself in the Kabakovs' Worlds

Don't miss this exhibition of Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, two of Russia's most important living artists.
Art

Shepard Fairey Brings His Art Home to Moscow

Last weekend to see this great show of American street artist Shepard Fairey. Free admission on Sunday 6 - 11 p.m.
Art

Russian Girls Damage Dali and Goya Paintings While Trying to Take Selfie — Reports

Prior to the crash, two girls appear to be taking photos and selfies with the artwork.
Art

NB Art Gallery: A Moscow Institution

Natalia Bykova founded the NB gallery in 1992 in a former communal apartment in Moscow.
Art

Autumn Exhibitions. What Not To Miss

Something's on for every taste and interest, from classical to contemporary.
Art

'To Keep for Eternity' Joins Museum and Theater

This fascinating immersive exhibition about the palace museums around St. Petersburg might be worth a quick trip north.
Art

The Russian Path: Through Impressionism to the Avant-Garde

See this fascinating show at the Museum of Russian Impressionism to prepare for their upcoming David Burliuk exhibition, or just because it's gorgeous...
Art

Pro-Kremlin Activists Storm Moscow Art Exhibit

Nationalist activists attacked the exhibition for what they said was its “anti-Russian” tone.
Art

Unauthorized Moscow Banksy Exhibit Elicits LOL From Artist

Russia’s largest art exhibition center is allegedly running an unauthorized exhibition of street artist Banksy’s work.
Art

Venice Comes to the Pushkin Museum

Run, don't walk, to see this lush, glorious exhibition of Venetian painting at the Pushkin Museum.
Art

Russian Director Serebrennikov’s House Arrest Extended Until August

A Moscow court extended the house arrest of theater director Kirill Serebrennikov while he awaits trial on charges that supporters in the arts community...
Art

See and Hear Music and More at the Prokofiev Museum

Calling all music lovers! The next time you're in the city center, stop into the Prokofiev apartment museum.
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