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Articles with tag "Art"
artists against the kremlin
Exiled Russian Artist Philippenzo: ‘I Turned My Cell into a Creative Studio’
The contemporary artist discusses creating art in jail, visiting Ukraine after the Russian invasion, his first solo exhibition and more.
artists against the kremlin
Artist Artiom Loskutov: ‘The Totalitarian Game Became Reality’
The exiled artist discusses the challenges of addressing war in one’s art, commenting on other countries' conflicts as a Russian and more.
7 Min read
artists against the kremlin
Artist and Writer Linor Goralik: ‘Less Talk, More Work’
The Ukrainian-born artist, who lives in Israel, speaks to The Moscow Times about her tireless work in art, media, literature and jewelry since 2022.
11 Min read
'Hometown'
From Soviet Past to Russia's Present: Artist Otdelnov Faces Down His Native City's Ghosts in New Exhibition
"I look back to the history of my hometown to discover the origins of the catastrophe unfolding before our eyes today," the award-winning artist says.
3 Min read
contemporary art
Police Search Moscow’s Garage Museum – Reports
It was unclear why police may have been performing searches at Garage.
1 Min read
Art Deco icon
The Year of Art Deco Artist Tamara de Lempicka
The painter known for her stylized portraits has a Broadway musical and a huge retrospective this year.
5 Min read
mysterious inheritance
Art Critic Nina Moleva Dies at 98, Leaving Estimated $2Bln Collection to Putin
Moleva was said to own a collection of more than 1,000 pieces of art, including works by masters like da Vinci, Rembrandt and Michelangelo.
2 Min read
political crackdown
Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Anti-War Street Artist Philippenzo
In September, police detained Filipp Kozlov for “politically motivated vandalism,” after which he fled the country.
1 Min read
'Izrossilovaniye'
Russian Street Artist Faces Prison Term for Anti-War Graffiti – Polygon Media
The news outlet said Filipp Kozlov was "preliminarily" charged with “politically motivated vandalism,” an offense punishable by up to three years...
2 Min read
final agreement
Revered Russian Icon Handed Over to Church Despite Protests From Art Experts
President Vladimir Putin's order to transfer Andrei Rublev's “Trinity” to the Russian Orthodox Church drew concern that the painting could be damaged...
1 Min read
'new beginning'
Amsterdam's Hermitage Museum Renamed Over Russia Link
The museum had severed ties with the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg weeks after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
1 Min read
risky relocation
In Photos: Renowned Orthodox Icon Displayed at Moscow Cathedral
Andrei Rublev's "Trinity," one of the most important Russian icons, was moved despite its extremely fragile state.
1 Min read
urgent restoration
Tretyakov Gallery Defies Putin’s Orders to Hand Historic Icon to Church
The gallery concluded that Andrei Rublev’s “Trinity” cannot be taken out of the art museum due to its “complicated and unstable condition.”
2 Min read
Andrei Rublev's Trinity
Putin Hands Over Historic Icon to Church
The Moscow Patriarchate said Putin made the decision to hand over the icon "in response to numerous requests from Orthodox believers."
2 Min read
political promotion
Former Kremlin Youth Activist Appointed Head of Pushkin Museum
A former policewoman and erstwhile pro-Kremlin youth movement member has been appointed to run Moscow’s Pushkin Museum.
1 Min read
artistic license
Head of Russia’s Tretyakov Gallery Replaced After Culture Ministry Standoff
A new director has been appointed to the State Tretyakov Gallery, one of Russia’s most renowned fine arts museums, following a reported clash with...
Soviet Century
Moscow's New Tretyakov Gallery Marks a Century Since the U.S.S.R. Was Founded
A new exhibition entitled "U.S.S.R. 100" at Moscow's New Tretyakov Gallery marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Soviet Union, albeit at a...
no crime specified
Russia Places Ex-Kremlin Adviser, Gallerist Marat Gelman on Wanted List
Russia has placed prominent art gallerist and former Kremlin adviser-turned-critic Marat Gelman on its wanted list. An Interior Ministry card listing Gelman...
war trophies
Kherson Museum Art Collection Looted Ahead of Russian Retreat
A collection of paintings from the Oleksii Shovkunenko Art Museum in the capital of the occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson have been removed and transferred...
delayed restitution
Poland Seeks Return of ‘Stolen’ Art From Russia’s Pushkin Museum
Russia’s Culture Ministry said the paintings in question had been given to the Soviet Union as part of German reparations after World War II.
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