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Repin Painting Returns to Moscow’s Tretyakov Gallery Nearly 7 Years After Vandal Attack

“Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan” was ripped in three places when an intoxicated museum visitor attacked it with a metal pole in May 2018.

Artist Nadya Raplya: ‘If Putin Is Gone, I’ll Be in Moscow Tomorrow’

The dissident artist spoke to MT about using art for political expression during wartime, artistic repression inside Russia and rediscovering her creativity...

Artist Anastasia Samoylova on 'Floridas,' Life in the U.S., and the Road to The Met

Samoylova's “Floridas” marks the first exhibition at an institution of The Met's stature for a Russian-born artist of her generation.

opinion Irina Mak

How Anti-Kremlin Artists Are Diagnosing a Sick Regime

Two and a half years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, this art is seen less as a protest than as a testimony — or, rather, as a diagnosis.

Exiled Russian Artist Philippenzo: ‘I Turned My Cell into a Creative Studio’

The contemporary artist discusses creating art in jail, visiting Ukraine after the Russian invasion, his first solo exhibition and more.

Artist Artiom Loskutov: ‘The Totalitarian Game Became Reality’

The exiled artist discusses the challenges of addressing war in one’s art, commenting on other countries' conflicts as a Russian and more.

Artist and Writer Linor Goralik: ‘Less Talk, More Work’

The Ukrainian-born artist, who lives in Israel, speaks to The Moscow Times about her tireless work in art, media, literature and jewelry since 2022.

From Soviet Past to Russia's Present: Artist Otdelnov Faces Down His Native City's Ghosts in New Exhibition

"I look back to the history of my hometown to discover the origins of the catastrophe unfolding before our eyes today," the award-winning artist says.

Police Search Moscow’s Garage Museum – Reports

It was unclear why police may have been performing searches at Garage.

The Year of Art Deco Artist Tamara de Lempicka

The painter known for her stylized portraits has a Broadway musical and a huge retrospective this year.

Art Critic Nina Moleva Dies at 98, Leaving Estimated $2Bln Collection to Putin

Moleva was said to own a collection of more than 1,000 pieces of art, including works by masters like da Vinci, Rembrandt and Michelangelo.

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Anti-War Street Artist Philippenzo

In September, police detained Filipp Kozlov for “politically motivated vandalism,” after which he fled the country.

Russian Street Artist Faces Prison Term for Anti-War Graffiti – Polygon Media

The news outlet said Filipp Kozlov was "preliminarily" charged with “politically motivated vandalism,” an offense punishable by up to three years...

Revered Russian Icon Handed Over to Church Despite Protests From Art Experts

President Vladimir Putin's order to transfer Andrei Rublev's “Trinity” to the Russian Orthodox Church drew concern that the painting could be damaged...

Amsterdam's Hermitage Museum Renamed Over Russia Link

The museum had severed ties with the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg weeks after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

In Photos: Renowned Orthodox Icon Displayed at Moscow Cathedral

Andrei Rublev's "Trinity," one of the most important Russian icons, was moved despite its extremely fragile state.

Tretyakov Gallery Defies Putin’s Orders to Hand Historic Icon to Church

The gallery concluded that Andrei Rublev’s “Trinity” cannot be taken out of the art museum due to its “complicated and unstable condition.”

Putin Hands Over Historic Icon to Church

The Moscow Patriarchate said Putin made the decision to hand over the icon "in response to numerous requests from Orthodox believers."

Former Kremlin Youth Activist Appointed Head of Pushkin Museum

A former policewoman and erstwhile pro-Kremlin youth movement member has been appointed to run Moscow’s Pushkin Museum.

Head of Russia’s Tretyakov Gallery Replaced After Culture Ministry Standoff

A new director has been appointed to the State Tretyakov Gallery, one of Russia’s most renowned fine arts museums, following a reported clash with...

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