Russian avant-garde rooted in Pre-Raphaelites?
Published: 14 May, 2008, 10:48
What do British Pre-Raphaelites and Russian avant-gardists of the early 20th century have in common? Strange as it may seem, quite a lot – from composition to the palette. Christie’s auction house has brought selected works by Pre-Raphaelite br
The Victorian era painters are placed next to Russians Natalia Goncharova, Mikhail Larionov, Natan Altman and others.
Thus the organisers hope to revitalise the principles laid by the founder of the gallery, Pavel Tretyakov, and his brother Sergey, who willed his collection of Western European art to be united with the Russian one belonging to Pavel.
14.05.2008, 09:24
Dolls for big boys & girlsSome dolls are not toys. They are works of art, as eccentric as their creators themselves. An exhibition of unique dolls has opened to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Moscow association of doll-makers. |
14.05.2008, 14:22
Visa-free travel to Moscow for Champions League finalChelsea and Manchester United meet in Moscow on May 21 in the Champions League final and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree allowing supporters visa-free travel to Russia. |
