Christmas and New Year are almost here. This week, we offer you a selection of themed exhibitions and fairs where you can feel the festive mood, as well as buying various gifts and souvenirs, and partaking in a variety of activities.
The KikoRiki exhibition at the Hlebozavod 9 cultural space celebrates the cartoon's 20th anniversary and offers visitors a chance to explore the world of the beloved animated series. The exhibition features life-size models of the characters, interactive displays, games, and information about the creation and history of the show. KikoRiki is more than just a cartoon—its characters are age-old archetypes that reflect aspects of human nature.
Explore the fusion of art and gaming in a unique exhibition at the Nakovalnya Gallery. Discover how video games inspire contemporary Russian artists, see works that blend advanced technology and timeless techniques, and immerse yourself in iconic games that bridge the gap between reality and imagination. Admission to the exhibition is free.
From September 18 to November 19, the HSE ART GALLERY is hosting a new exhibition from the HSE Art and Design School: ‘Going Over Old Ground?’ Its curator is Alexandra Mitlyanskaya, artist and head of the Screen Arts and Video Art tracks at the HSE Art and Design School. Guests will see experimental cinema, video art, and animation created by students and graduates of the school.
On July 8, Moscow will host its traditional retro transport parade, featuring 14 vintage tram cars and unique vehicles from various periods. The parade will start at Novokuznetskaya metro station and end at Chistoprudny Bulvar, where an exhibition of vintage transport will be open until 6 pm.
There are three exhibitions currently on display in Moscow that showcase the impact of technology on art and society. From the use of virtual reality in ‘Digital route along the New Tretyakov Gallery’, the representation of Soviet kineticism in ‘Optical Media’, to the ‘Hidden Categories’ installation's exploration of technogenic intervention on nature, these exhibits offer a thought-provoking look at the intersection of art and technology in contemporary time.
On May 17, the ‘Light and Air’ group exhibition project was opened by students of the HSE Art and Design School at the Arkhangelskoye Museum Estate. The exhibits created by the university’s contemporary artists in training reflect on how people are connected with nature. The exhibition is open until July 9.
‘Comics Mission. The Evolution of Drawn Stories in Russia’ is a large-scale event for fans of comics and graphic novels. Highlights include an exhibition, a festival and a laboratory dedicated to national comics. The exhibition in Zaryadye Park showcases an array of objects, ranging from early examples of cartoon stories from the 16th–early 20th centuries to the latest works by emerging artists in the 20th–21st centuries.