An exhibition of tattoo art, an immersive journey into the world of Russian fairy tales and a project reflecting on endless consumption and a dystopian future – we figure out what exhibition events are worth paying attention to in August and where in Moscow to spend a weekend with benefit. Of course, taking precautions.
Erbosyn Meldibekov. Installation “Transformer” at the Arts Square of the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
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The four and a half meter monument-constructor with interchangeable parts is the installation “Transformer” by Kazakh artist Erbosyn Meldibekov. The author’s project refers to the history of the first monument in the Emir Timur park in Tashkent. It was installed, then dismantled, and the pedestal was used many more times for new monuments in the same place in accordance with how ideology changed. The Transformer installation involves five assembly options. You can see how changes will occur on the days of Soviet, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Russian, Tajik, Turkmen and Uzbek public holidays. For a list of memorable dates, see the Garage Museum website.
The installation can be seen until November 29 in Gorky Park.
Contacts: Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
Exhibition “Wasted” in Ruarts gallery
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At the Ruarts Gallery until August 30, you can visit the exhibition “Wasted”, which addresses the problems of irresponsible use of natural resources and the endless flow of information. Anonymous street artist Zoom conceived his project back in 2019, but today the theme of a dystopian future is more relevant than ever. The exhibition delights with its radical form: the artist uses rusty metal barrels, plastic bottles, cable wires and other “non-art” materials in his works. The concept makes a terrifying impression and makes you think about conscious consumption, which is what the author achieved with his works.
Ruarts Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 20:00. Admission to all exhibitions is free.
Contacts: Ruarts Gallery
Anniversary exhibition of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art “MMOMA 99/19”
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“Everything will be fine” – with this phrase in the installation by British artist Martin Creed, the anniversary exhibition of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art “MMOMA 99/19” begins. A grandiose thematic exhibition dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the museum brought together 20 professionals from various fields of culture and science. Among the invited curators are Alena Doletskaya, Ilya Lagutenko, Vladimir Sorokin, Andrey Malakhov, Frederic Malle and many others. Each of the curators will reveal their special view of the MMOMA art collection from the point of view of their professional field: from fashion and music to cinema, medicine and gastronomy. Who is dancing in the hall of the ballerina Diana Vishneva, what travels will the works of the traveler Fyodor Konyukhov tell about in the hall, and what time the Fashion hall of designer Andrei Artyomov transports the audience, visitors will be able to find out until September 13.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 21:00. Entrance ticket costs 300 rubles, discounted ticket costs 150 rubles.
Contacts: Moscow Museum of Modern Art
Exhibition “Russian fairy tale from Vasnetsov so far” in the New Tretyakov Gallery
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Valuable artistic experience and a new look at Russian folklore will open the exhibition “Russian Fairy Tale. From Vasnetsov until now” in the New Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val. The immersive project includes about 70 classical and contemporary works of painting, installations and video art, including works by V. Vasnetsov, I. Bilibin, M. Vrubel, R. Wilson and other famous masters. This is an exhibition-journey that will take viewers through the fine arts, Soviet cinema, the worlds of Russian folklore and natural elements – spaces of the underground, forest and water, in which magical stories familiar from childhood take place. There is no clear route at the exhibition; the visitor himself chooses the path to explore this amazing artistic world. Guided tours are also available at the exhibition. Detailed information about them can be found on the website.
The exhibition is open until September 13 and is open on all days except Monday. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays – from 10:00 to 18:00. Thursday, Friday and Saturday – from 10:00 to 21:00.
Adult ticket costs 600 rubles, discounted tickets – 300 rubles, 250 rubles and free.
Contacts: State Tretyakov Gallery
Exhibition Alexander Rodchenko. From the Still Art Foundation collection at the Center for Photography. Lumiere brothers
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The exhibition includes Alexander Rodchenko, an outstanding artist of the Russian avant-garde and the founder of constructivism – included his works from the collection of the Still Art Foundation, from the first photographs of the 1920s to the end of the 1930s. The dynamics that came from his abstract period continued into the photographic experience. The exhibition presents portraits of Rodchenko’s family and friends – poets, artists, film directors, associates from the magazines “LEF” and “New LEF”. Among Rodchenko’s works are photographs of Vladimir Mayakovsky, the famous portrait of Lily Brik, which became the basis for Lengiz’s poster, and other iconic works. The exhibition is complemented by photo reports and architectural photography.
You can see the exhibition until August 30. Opening hours of the Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography are from 12:00 to 21:00 from Tuesday to Sunday.
The price of a full ticket is 450 rubles, and a reduced ticket is 250 rubles, children under 6 years old are free.
Contacts: Photography Center named after. Lumiere brothers
Exhibition “Costakis Choice” in Museum AZ
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George Costakis is a famous collector of works by masters of the first wave of the Russian avant-garde and a connoisseur of works by artists of unofficial art of the USSR, including, for example, Anatoly Zverev. The legendary collector knew how to see artistic potential and discover real talent in the art world. The exhibition “Costakis’ Choice” is both a tribute to George Costakis and an opportunity to learn how the collector found what others had not noticed. The exhibition includes selected works from the collection of George Costakis, including works of ancient Russian art and the first Russian avant-garde. In addition, the exhibition is complemented by multimedia installations by Plato Infante and the film “Costakis’s Gift”, in which his relatives, friends and colleagues will talk about the collector and his legacy.
The exhibition will run until November 8th. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 20:00. To ensure a safe visit to the museum, admission is limited to sessions. Detailed information about visiting can be found on the museum’s website in the “Tickets” section.
An adult ticket costs 200 rubles, discounted tickets cost 100 rubles and are free.
Contacts: AZ Museum
Exhibition “From Durer to Matisse” at the Pushkin Museum named after. Pushkin
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Together with the permanent exhibition, the exhibition “From Durer to Matisse” opened at the Pushkin Museum. The extensive collection of graphic works covers the French, German, Italian, Dutch, Flemish and Russian schools from the late 15th to the mid-20th centuries. The exhibition includes selected works that are rarely seen at exhibitions. Among the artists are such great names as: Durer, Poussin, Rembrandt, Degas, Renoir, Picasso, Malevich and other famous masters. The works represent different techniques and artistic features, which allow us to trace the history of the transformation of graphic works and highlight the general directions of European drawing.
The exhibition is open until November 1st. The main building is open every day except Monday: from 11:00 to 21:00.
Entrance to the exhibition with a ticket to the permanent exhibition of the Main Building. The cost of an adult entrance ticket is 400 rubles, discounted tickets are 200 rubles and free.
Contacts: Pushkin Museum im. Pushkin
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