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10 Exhibitions in July: Where to Go in Moscow, Rostov, and Serpukhov

10 Exhibitions in July: Where to Go in Moscow, Rostov, and Serpukhov

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Collector Denis Khimilyayne offers his classification of exhibitions:

We are proud to announce that in our The list includes only the best events. We invite you to visit the exhibitions that will be held in Moscow, Rostov the Great, and Serpukhov.

Georgy Traugot: The Art of Painting and Graphics

Image: Île Thélème

Georgy Traugot, a Leningrad landscape artist who lived from 1903 to 1961, was a key figure among the intelligentsia of the first half of the 20th century. His home hosted meetings of prominent artists and philosophers, including such figures as Vladimir Sterligov, Tatyana Glebova, and Yakov Druskin, who played a key role in preserving the Kharms archive. Traugott himself created rich landscapes, including those inspired by the events of the siege, drawing ideas from Russian icon painting and the tradition of fresco painting.

Where and when

Moscow, Pravda Street, Building 24, Building 11 (entrance from 5th Yamskogo Polya Street)

May 29 - August 17

High Underground

Image: Moscow Transport Museum

The Moscow metro can be compared to a huge underground museum, where stained glass windows, sculptures, mosaics and unique architecture are presented. It is distinguished by its eclecticism, because over its ninety-year history, architectural styles and design solutions have changed many times. It's worth visiting this exhibition to see the sketch of Mayakovskaya station, which won the Grand Prix at the 1939 New York World's Fair, as well as Boris Iofan's designs, which remained only on paper, and various options for replacing the medallion with Stalin's image.

Where and when

The Moscow City Museum is located at 2 Zubovsky Boulevard.

June 6 – August 24

Artem Lyapin's solo exhibition – Light My Fire

Photo: A–House / Flor et Lavr Gallery

Bobbin lace, made from copper wire and metal, is embodied in the works of Artem Lyalin. His pieces, although fragile in appearance, possess considerable stability. His work focuses on women, symbolizing light, and the main sculpture, in which one of the figures holds a bud-shaped candle, embodies the transmission of fire. These art objects are perfectly complemented by elegant thin candles from the Svetlica brand.

Where and when

A—House is located at 20 Bolshoy Afanasyevsky Lane.

June 4 - July 15

Alexander Deineka: Ode to the Force of Life

Alexander Alexandrovich Deineka. "Relay Race". 1947. Image: State Tretyakov Gallery

To fully enjoy Deineka's work, you should go to Kursk, where he was born. It is in the local art gallery that the most extensive collection of his works is located. On display are such iconic works as "Football Player" and his strikingly contemporary self-portrait from 1948, which is sure to capture the attention of contemporary designers with its interior design. Some of these works can now be seen in Moscow at the State Tretyakov Gallery.

Where and When

The Tretyakov Gallery building is located at 12 Kadashevskaya Embankment.

June 26 – October 26

A home against the backdrop of the evening sun and a flowering meadow

Photo: Mute Gallery press service

Masha Egorova's exhibition, permeated with light and tenderness, immerses viewers in the world of home, which personifies childhood and serves as a safe haven. The artist creates ceramic objects such as vases, bowls, and boxes, and also experiments with felt rugs. For this exhibition, she constructed a translucent tent, which adds a special charm. In her works, presented in the "Mokh" space, branches and shoots are visible, creating the atmosphere of a secluded corner in the yard, where a nine-year-old child can hide without running for water, because his mother can call him back home.

Where and when

The Moss Bureau is located in Moscow at 12 Staromonetny Lane.

July 2 – August 31

Heroes of Their Time

Valery Plotnikov. Joseph Brodsky. 1981 Archival pigment printImage: Still Art Foundation / Multimedia Art Museum

Valery Plotnikov is a master of photography who captured such celebrities as Vladimir Vysotsky, Inna Churikova, and Oleg Tabakov, as well as Joseph Brodsky and Alisa Freundlich. Almost the entire creative elite of the Soviet Union was in his circle of friends. He recalls Helmut Newton, but talks about his own working conditions: "Ultimately, what kind of studio did I have? Most of the pictures were taken in the kitchen, with its characteristic black-and-white checkered tiled floor, which belonged to my wife, Irochka Sobinova-Kassil. She was the granddaughter of the famous tenor and the daughter of the writer Lev Kassil, and the kitchen itself was in the old apartment of Leonid Vitalyevich Sobinov, located on Kamergersky Lane."

Where and when

The Multimedia Art Museum is located in Moscow at 16 Ostozhenka Street.

July 3 - September 7

"Algorithms of Cognition"

Photo: AZ/ART Contemporary Art Center

The second part of the "Algorithms of Cognition" festival will feature exhibitions organized by Elena Gubanova and Ivan Govorkov, Apandi Magomedov and the "Dzhondzholi Flowers" association. All participants have a common theme - research. However, for each of them, knowledge takes different forms: for some, it is a dive into the depths of memory, for others, it is the exploration of space, and still others direct their gaze to the natural landscapes of Dagestan.

Where and when

The contemporary art center AZ/ART is located in Moscow at the address: Maroseyka Street, Building 11, Building 4, Apartment 1.

July 3 - August 3

Searching for the New: Contemporary Art in a Classical Museum

Photo: Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

The exhibition, organized by Katya Bochavar in Tsaritsyno, explores the themes of ritual transitions and the most important stages of human life. This large-scale installation was created in collaboration with the real anthropologist Nikita Petrov. If you go right, you might encounter death, and if you go left, you'll find yourself at a wedding. Among the most notable exhibits are a festive table decorated with 167 figurines with noses, magnificent wedding dresses by Andrey Bartenev, and a homemade radio antenna.

Where and When

The Bread House, located in the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, is located at the following address: Moscow, Dolskaya Street, 1.

The period from July 2, 2025 to March 8, 2026.

Exhibition "Traditions of Russian Art"

For those who seek to immerse themselves in the roots and get acquainted with folk culture in its traditional expression, Rostov the Great is an excellent choice. It also hosts an extensive exhibition dedicated to everyday life and folk art, which presents more than 200 exhibits. Dowry chests, embroidered towels, and wedding dresses all demonstrate beauty in the little things.

Image: Rostov Kremlin State Museum

Where and When

The Stable Yard, located on the second floor, is located in the city of Rostov, on the territory of the Kremlin.

June 5 - September 14

Waves of Art: From Aivazovsky to Kandinsky

Why not visit a maritime-themed exhibition in Serpukhov? This is a truly unique event, presenting outstanding works by Russian artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, such as Aivazovsky, Kandinsky, Levitan, and many others. The exhibition, filled with interactive elements, is complemented by aromatic installations from Biblioteka aromatov and Candle me. So, even if you can't swim, you'll have a chance to enjoy the sea smells.

Image: Serpukhov History and Art Museum

Where and when

The Historical and Art Museum in Serpukhov is located at the address: Chekhov Street, Building 87.

The period from June 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026.

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