Elementary, Watson
Published: 25 April, 2007, 08:03
A monument to the fictional characters of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson will be set up in front of the British embassy in Moscow. The composition will allow visitors to join the two figures for photography.
The sculptor Andrey Orlov was inspired by the work of Sydney Paget, who was the first artist to illustrate Conan Doyle's world famous detective stories.The bronze statues will also resemble actors Vasily Livanov and Vitaly Solomin, who played the leading roles in the popular Russian screen version of the book.
24.04.2007, 18:07
St. Petersburg State University students present new play in MoscowStudents of St. Petersburg's State University have presented their latest production in Moscow's Meyerhold Centre. The performance “Baby” is written by one of the most outstanding Lithuanian dramatists Marius Ivashkyavichus. |
25.04.2007, 23:02
‘Artists’ books’ exhibited in MoscowAn exhibition of ‘Artists' books’ called “Prospero's library” has recently opened at the Zverevsky Modern Art Centre in Moscow. ‘Artists' books’ are pieces of art realised in the form of a book, which are later published in small editions. |
