Moscow's VDNH to Host Major Art Exhibition on September 10

On September 10, a large-scale exhibition titled "Art of the Stage" will open at the VDNKh.

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The exhibition 'Art of the Stage. Academic Painting' opens on September 10 at VDNH.
The exhibition features approximately 200 artworks including paintings, graphics, sculpture, and decorative arts.
The exhibition is linked to the 150th anniversary of the Union of Theatrical Workers of Russia.
The exhibition continues a series of large-scale projects at VDNH planned for 2024–2026.
The exhibition includes works from 32 museums across 12 cities in Russia.
Key artworks include pieces by Ilya Repin, Karl Bryullov, Vasily Surikov, and Orest Kiprensky's 'Dmitry Donskoy at the Battle of Kulikovo'.
The central feature is the installation 'Costume' located under the dome of Pavilion No. 1.
The exhibition is held in Pavilion No. 1 'Central' at VDNH.

The exhibition is described by curator Anastasiya Zabolotina as one of the key events in the city's cultural life and a major gift for art lovers. — vm
The exhibition blends the rigidity of academic painting with the emotional drama and plasticity of theatrical stage. — vm
The exhibition includes works from the Russian Museum, such as icons by Andrei Rublev and 'Stepan Razin' by Vasily Surikov. — vm
The exhibition includes a panoramic view of Moscow through the centuries, consisting of 104 paintings and 11 sculptures. — vm
The exhibition is described by Mayor Sergey Sobyanin as one of the main museum events of the year. — ntv
A separate exhibition on archaeology opened at the Museum of Moscow, featuring artifacts with ancient graffiti. — ntv