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The ArtVitok project, recently opened in an art space in Gorky Park, employs modern technologies to enrich the artistic value of famous artworks and explore the intersections between digitalisation and art. The first free exhibition created as part of the project showcases famous paintings by such masters of modernism as Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso.

On July 21, the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts will open a new exhibition dedicated to the 20th century Cuban art of posters. With a collection of over 140 posters, it invites visitors to learn about a distinct period in Cuban history through an artistic lens, presenting vibrant artworks that combine various art styles and techniques.

The HSE Art and Design School Gallery at the Winzavod Centre for Contemporary Art has opened the exhibition ‘The Art of the Book. From Sign to Media.’ The project invites visitors to see the book not merely as a vehicle for text but as an independent artistic form with its own typography, composition, structure, and materiality. The exhibition runs from July 7 to August 25, 2026.

On July 11, a large-scale parade of vintage and antique cars will take place on the streets of Moscow. The annual celebration encourages the public to learn about the history of transport through themed exhibitions and activities. This year, the celebration will include a vintage transport parade and an exhibition on Chistoprudny Bulvar.

Several new museum exhibitions in Moscow cover various aspects of history and art, from specific locations like the Sultanate of Oman and the ancient Bosporan Kingdom to the styles of particular contemporary artists. Read on to learn more about five such exhibitions.

‘Ages and Epochs,’ an annual festival that takes place in the summer, recreates different historical periods through costumes, dance, musical performances, and dramatic re-enactments of historic scenes and events. This year, it takes place at different locations all over the city on June 10–14 with free entrance.

Summer in Moscow is traditionally associated with the annual public festivals on the streets of the city. This year, some of them will last until the end of August—including a festival dedicated to theatre, music, and performance arts already underway in various spots around the city.

The beginning of June in Moscow will be marked by many different events, including several fairs and festivals featuring diverse themes. We highlight two that cater to those interested in Korean culture and cuisine as well as jazz music.

One of the hospital buildings located in the Skolkovo district is currently hosting a contemporary art exhibition meant to nurture human connection. It features artists from all over the world and demonstrates diverse artwork displayed in an unusual location.

The HSE Run project, well known among HSE students and long operating under the wing of Ingroup StS, has acquired a new name while preserving its long-standing traditions. On May 17, the Station Kultura cultural and historical quest will invite participants on a four-hour journey through Moscow. Teams will follow a chain of ‘stations’ within the Garden Ring, where each stop offers riddles, clues, and opportunities to discover unexplored places in the Russian capital.