Events in Moscow

Itinerant Artists

Tretyakov Gallery

The exhibition is dedicated to the creative activities of artists who are members and exhibitors of the Association of Itinerant Art Exhibitions.

The exhibition is the first large-scale project in the last 50 years to focus on the heritage of the Itinerant artists. Its aim is to bring to light the art of Russian realism and to free it from the clichés surrounding its perception. The exhibition includes both the most famous works of Russian art and lesser-known paintings by the Itinerants. Together, these works reveal the range of issues that concerned the artists and society, highlight the peculiarities of their creative methods and outline the evolution of art from the last third of the 19th century to the early 20th century.

The choice of this project for the opening of the new spaces of the Tretyakov Gallery on Kadashevskaya Embankment is not accidental. The creative rise of the Itinerant artists in the 1870s to 1890s coincided with the period of maturity of Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov's collection. Their works became the core of the collection of the founder of the Tretyakov Gallery. In introducing these new museum spaces, the Gallery recalls its origins.

30 October 2024 - 6 April 2025

For more details visit the Official Webpage

Address: Building on Kadashovskaya embankment, 12 Kadashevskaya naberezhnaya

 

Adepts of Red. Malyavin and Arkhipov

Tretyakov Gallery

Both artists are bright representatives of Russian impressionism. Central to their work is the image of the Russian peasant woman, which in the early twentieth century was associated with the image of Russia.

The exhibition is based on the identification of similarities and differences in the creative methods of the masters. The exhibition is built on the principle of monographic personal expositions: one part of the exposition is devoted to landscapes, genre paintings and peasant images by Abram Arkhipov, the second part to portraits and the peasant cycle by Philip Malyavin.

The comparison of works by the two artists will also allow us to analyse the role of red in the art of the first third of the twentieth century, the feminine component of Russian culture, the influence of folklore on high art, the difference between the Moscow and St Petersburg painting schools, and a number of other aspects.

20 September 2024 — 16 February 2025

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Address: The Engineering Building, 12 Lavrushinsky Lane

 

 

Jazz concerts at Zaryadye Hall

Zaryadye Hall

In the 2024-2025 season, Zaryadye Hall will host a series of jazz concerts featuring both Russian and
international jazz stars: Igor Butman, Daniil Kramer, Peter Vostokov, Mariam Merabova, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Peter Saric and others.
The concerts will offer a variety of styles and trends, from classical jazz to modern experiments. This is an ideal opportunity to enjoy live music and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of jazz art in one of the most beautiful halls of the capital.

 

III Moscow Winter Music Festival Zaryadye
 

The festival brings together operas in concert performance, symphonic and chamber music of different epochs, jazz, ethno, choreographic performances, programmes for the whole family. Ildar Abdrazakov, Boris Berezovsky, Valery Gergiev, Hibla Gerzmava, Simone Kermes, Dmitry Korchak, Denis Matsuev, Vladimir Spivakov and many others will take part in the December festival.

For more details visit the Official Webpage

Address: Bldg. 4, Vl. 6, ul. Varvarka, Moscow

 

Treasures of Bahrain: The Art of Gold Mining Through the Ages

The State Historical Museum

The exhibition ‘Treasures of Bahrain: The Art of Gold Mining Through the Ages’ is open at the State Historical Museum until 19 February 2025.

Inspired by the rich culture of the Persian Gulf region, jewellers in the Kingdom of Bahrain create true works of art, which will be presented at the exhibition.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the history of Bahraini gold, which covers the period from ancient times to the present day. They will also be able to see unusual jewellery, a collection of unique pieces and various tools used in the art of jewellery making.

For more details visit the Official Webpage

Address: 1, Red Square, Moscow

 

Russia — My Love! The Art of Russian Jewellers: XIX-XXI Century

The State Historical Museum

The exhibition ‘Russia — My Love! The Art of Russian Jewellers: XIX-XXI Century’ is open at the State Historical Museum until 24 March 2025.

The exhibition will feature the works of the winners of the state jewellery art competition ‘Russia. XXI Century’. Russian jewellery art has been the standard of the highest craftsmanship for many centuries. Modern jewellers continue the work of great masters, preserving and developing the best traditions. Their creativity is characterised by a pursuit of perfection, spirituality, emotional depth and a refined perception of beauty.

A unique feature of the exhibition will be the display of competitive works alongside the rarest pieces of jewellery from different eras, as well as mineralogical natural formations of gold, silver, platinum, emeralds and diamonds from the collection of the Gokhran of Russia. Many of these pieces have never been exhibited before. Visitors of the exhibition will have the rare opportunity to see the sculptural beauty of nuggets and unique personalised diamonds from the Diamond Fund of Russia.

A dedicated section of the exhibition will showcase the works of recognised stone carvers. These pieces will demonstrate a high artistic level, individuality and uniqueness.

For more details visit the Official Webpage

Address: Revolution Square, house 2/3

 

Pushkin: Pages of History

The State Historical Museum

Until 13 January 2025, the Historical Museum is hosting the exhibition ‘Pushkin: Pages of History’, in celebration of the 225th anniversary of Alexander Pushkin’s birth.

The exhibition aims to present Pushkin as a heavenly gift to Russia, an idea embodied through the constellation of his works, where he expresses his views on the historical and spiritual life of the nation.

Each exhibit is connected to Pushkin’s great literary heritage, including authentic autographs of Alexander Pushkin, Alexander Griboedov and Nikolai Gogol. Historical relics such as the letter from the Zemsky Sobor on the election of Mikhail Romanov to the throne, the caftan and sword of Peter the Great, personal belongings of Emperors Alexander I and Nicholas I and the original Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland are also on display. These artefacts provide a glimpse into the various eras that captured Pushkin as a historian and researcher.

The central piece of the exposition is an original glass structure – a ‘magic crystal’ – a symbol Pushkin used in his novel Eugene Onegin. The exhibition’s thematic sections are arranged around this structure, exploring Pushkin’s relations with his contemporaries, his fascination with Chinese culture, his historical research and his personal life.

For more details visit the Official Webpage

Address: 1, Red Square, Moscow