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The numerous art galleries of Moscow are an invaluable resource for art lovers whose interests may range from ancient Russian icon painting to Socialist realizm and contemporary art. The Central House of ArtistsThe Central House of Artists is a gigantic exhibition center with over 10 000 sq. m. of exhibition space, more than 300 exhibitions held each year and about 30 different small galleries representing all genres of Russian and Soviet Art. Here one can find art catering for any interests: Socialist realism of the 1930–50s, naive art, Russian realistic and impressionistic art, art of the 1960s (non-conformist art), conceptualism and contemporary art. You will discover new, still unknown talents, whose names would soon occupy a proper place at the Russian artistic market. Address: Krymskii Val st., 10 Tel: 238–9634 Open: daily from 11:00 to 20:00, closed on Monday Web: www.cha.ru All-Russia Museum of Applied and Folk ArtsThe rich funds of the museum give visitors a full idea of the development of decorative, applied and folk arts from the late 17th century to our days. The museum includes over 35 thousand items of true Russian art: ceramics from Gzhel, specimens from Khokhloma, Palekh, Fedoskino etc. The museum exhibits fine collections of folk crafts, ceramics, clothing, jewelry, collection samovars, lace, clay toys, furniture, and china. Address: Delegatskaya st., 3 Tel: 973–3214, 623–1741 Open: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Friday and last Thursday of each month Web: www.museum.ru/M276 Bagira Art galleryBagira Art gallery was founded in 1995. It focuses on contemporary Russian art of realistic schools and features many interesting artists from the provinces. Address: Krymskii Val st., 8 bld. 2 Tel: 787–9458, 230–3054 Web: www.gallerybagira.ru Leonid Shishkin GalleryIn 1989 Leonid Shishkin established a private art gallery. Since then the gallery has turned into a prospering company focusing on two areas: Russian Realist and Impressionist paintings of the 19th and 20th centuries and post-War Soviet paintings (from the 1950s through 1980s). Address: Neglinnaya st., 29/14 Tel: 200–3510 Open: daily except Sundays, from 11:00 to 20:00, on Saturdays from 11:00 to 17:00 or by an individual appointment Gertsev GalleryContemporary art collection of Publisher Gertsev was established in 1996 and now contains more than 2000 works. Besides exhibitions, the gallery carries on different educational projects representing contemporary art for Russian public. The gallery has a branch in Buckhead (Atlanta, USA). Address: Karetnyi Riad 10/15 Tel: 209–7015; 209–6665 Open: Monday – Friday from 11:00 to 20:00, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 Web: gertsevgallery.ru/moscow/eng/gallery/gallery.html Krokin GalleryEstablished in 1990, the gallery is committed to exhibiting works of contemporary art: paintings, graphics, photography, actual art. Address: Bolshaya Polyanka st., 15 Tel: 959–01–41 Open: daily from 11:00 to 19:00, on Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 Marat Guelman GalleryThe Marat Guelman Gallery is one of the most famous galleries of nowadays Russia. It was founded in 1990, a year before the Soviet Union collapsed. Just as a few other forward-thinking institutions that emerged in the 90s, the gallery not only provided exhibition space, but also presented itself as an intellectual workshop, developing ideas and concepts for the art of today's Russia. Several big projects are carried on together with the State Tretyakov Gallery. Address: Malaya Polyanka st. 7/7, bld. 5 Tel: 238–8492, 238–2783, 238–4040 Open: daily from 12:00 to 19:00, closed on Sunday and Monday Web: www.guelman.ru/eng/gallery NB GalleryThis gallery features Soviet paintings of the 1950–1980s, Russian realistic and impressionist art of the 20th century. Address: Sivtsev Vrazhek st., 6/2, entrance 1, 2nd floor, apt. 2, code 002. Tel: 203–4006 Open: Tuesday – Saturday from 11:00 to 19:00, Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00, closed on Monday ReginaAt the beginning of 1990s Regina got to be widely known in Moscow for its astounding avant-garde performances. This private gallery specializes in contemporary and conceptual art. Address: 1-st Tverskaya-Yamskaya st., 22 Tel: 250–8571 Open: Tuesday – Friday from 12:00 to 21:00, on Saturday from 12:00 to 18:00 Web: www.regina.ru Stella Art GalleryThe gallery, founded in 2003, is aimed at a demanding lover of contemporary art. Its mission is popularizing the Russian contemporary art abroad as well as providing a gateway for works of Western masters into Russia. Address: Skariatinsky side-street, 7 Tel: 291–3407 Open: daily from 12:00 to 18:30 KovchegThe motto of the gallery is: "We value traditions, are interested in heritage and need innovations". It features artworks of the 1920–1960s and hosts several other art projects. Address: Nemchinova st., 12 Tel: 977–0044 Open: Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00  |
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Russia today is a nation of enormous diversity and tremendous vitality. It is as if the cultural traditions of a century ago have re-awakened with a newfound strength – ancient cathedrals are being rebuilt and restored, colorful markets hum with activity once again, and literature and arts are quickly regaining the creative renown they enjoyed decades ago. A new Russia is now in full bloom.
