Articles with tag "Art"

Candy candidate

Russian Artist Gives Ukraine Front-Runner a Sweet Makeover

The portrait was made with sweets from a company owned by incumbent Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
Cyberpunk City

Russian Photographer Shoots Moscow With Blade Runner Aesthetics

Konstantin Vikhrov's work captures the bright but bleak side of Moscow by night.
opinion
Dmitry Yakushkin

Set Our Books Free

Sadly, bookshops have become increasingly scarce in Moscow.
bustin' moves

Russian Ballet Moves Like Jagger in Stones-Inspired Show

Jagger's partner Melanie Hamrick, a U.S. dancer, masterminded the production.
Something Old

Artist Transforms Soviet Illustrations Into Nostalgia-Provoking Collages

In a new exhibit, Dutch artist Tamara Stoffers delves into the past to create surreal collages out of Soviet-era images.
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...
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