The Avant-Garde Exhibition at the Russian Museum Aims to Become a Permanent Display
The avant-garde exhibition on the second floor of the Benois Wing is designed to form the basis for part of the updated permanent exhibition: strict, pleasantly old-fashioned, facing the viewer, but without pandering. The project is succinctly named “Our Avant-Garde” and seems to demonstrate the museum’s readiness to “gather stones,” to create. Some might find the exhibition conservative, but the avant-garde has long ceased to be “contemporary art” (sorry to those for whom this is a revelation).
The main thing is that it is “ours.” Replacing a nationally colored adjective
About: Russian Museum
The Russian Museum, officially known as the State Russian Museum, is located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and is the country’s first state-owned museum dedicated solely to Russian fine art. Established by Emperor Nicholas II in 1895 and opened to the public in 1898, the museum is housed in the neoclassical Mikhailovsky Palace. It boasts a comprehensive collection of Russian art, ranging from ancient icons to avant-garde pieces, showcasing the evolution and diversity of Russian artistic heritage over the centuries.
About: Benois Wing
The Benois Wing is an extension of the State Russian Museum, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is named after the prominent Benois family, who were influential architects, artists, and designers. Opened in 1914, the wing was designed by architect Leonty Benois and features an extensive collection of Russian art from the twentieth century, showcasing works from various artistic movements and styles that have shaped modern Russian culture.
