The Last Day of Pompeii brought Karl Bryullov global fame—but his genius extended far beyond. The Tretyakov Gallery’s new exhibition reveals the full scope of his art, from sun-drenched Italian scenes to haunting historical epics and the portraits that were so loved by the public. The exhibition traces Bryullov’s life through works created in three pivotal periods, exploring how the genius loci—the spirit of place—shaped his art.
While summer is still here—and with an Indian summer just around the corner—now is the perfect time to escape the city and enjoy a day trip to the Moscow region. Explore one of its cultural gems: the New Jerusalem Museum in Istra, located about 60 kilometres from Moscow.
Moscow invites nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and pet owners to a series of events celebrating the natural world. Whether you’re eager to learn about giant pandas, admire wildlife photography, or simply spend a day in the park with your pet, the city has plenty to offer. Don’t miss Russia’s famous pandas Jui, Dindin, and Katyusha at the Moscow Zoo, which is open year-round and offers free admission for students.
What do two Russian artists from different cities have in common? Where can you see both giant and miniature masterpieces? Is creativity inherited? All the answers to these questions and many more can be found at the Tretyakov Gallery and the New Tretyakov Gallery this autumn. Art lovers and guests touring the capital can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Russian impressionism, explore the image of Russia through the works of famous artists’ dynasty, and discover the true power of art.
On October 11, 2024, the third exhibition GRADUATION'24 opened at the Parking Gallery of Zaryadye Park. More than 200 promising artists from 22 Moscow institutions are participating in the event. The exhibition features various works from modern painting to computer games created by graduates of different tracks of HSE Art and Design School.
Moscow's cultural programme features many events that allow visitors to escape to a fantasy world. The following exhibitions will help you go beyond your routine life, set off to a remote galaxy, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of street art, and explore the essence of love.
In mid-July 2024, the HSE Art and Design School celebrated the results of the 2023/24 academic year at two venues in Moscow. The exhibition entitled ‘Collection: The Order of Things’ opened at HSE ART GALLERY at Winzavod and the Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA) on Gogolevsky Boulevard. Over 150 artists whose projects were selected through an internal competition participated in this year's event.
On July 3, 2024, the Yandex Museum on Paveletskaya in collaboration with the HSE Art and Design School opened an exhibition showcasing familiar objects that have been given new forms, functions, and meanings. The exhibition features the projects of finalists from a competition organised by the HSE Art and Design School and the Yandex Museum. Visitors can explore works created by young designers and talented students of the HSE Art and Design School, who have reimagined familiar objects in the context ofmodern life.
A series of paired solo exhibitions has been launched at the HSE ART GALLERY on Pionerskaya: projects by teachers and students of the HSE Art and Design School are now exhibited at one venue. The first project in this series is by Vladislav Efimov, a teacher, and Alexandra Zamuruyeva, a student of the ‘Design and Contemporary Art’ programme.
HSE ART GALLERY, which was established in 2018, has launched a new exhibition area. The first project in the new space opened on May 28, 2024. The exhibition represents works by more than 50 HSE Art and Design School students and graduates in Contemporary Art, Fashion, and Subject Design.