Exhibitions in Moscow, Ivanovo, and Chernogolovka

Contents:

• "Marina Bessonova's Solution"
• "Form of Presence"
• Exhibitions at the Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art
• "Art in the World of Supertoys"
• "Please Blow Here, Toward Me"
• "Gilyarovsky's Line"
• "Resonance"
• Egor Koshelev: A Look at "Wheels of History"

Treating yourself a midweek day off or simply relaxing by going to an exhibition or on a trip to Chernogolovka or Ivanovo is a wonderful idea. You can enjoy nostalgic moments or indulge in melancholy while sheltering from the rain in a cozy gallery. This is really wonderful!

«Marina Bessonova's Decision»

The Pushkin Museum is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the memory of Marina Bessonova, an outstanding art historian whose contribution to art is difficult to overestimate. She made important corrections to a long-standing error concerning the attribution of Claude Monet's paintings "Rouen Cathedrals." Bessonova also initiated the creation of the "Objects and Installations" fund, which has been expanded to include works by contemporary artists active in the 1980s and 1990s.

At the exhibition, the fund's first work, "Visit to the Muses" by Rumen Gasharov, is worth noting. Also on display is Boris Turetsky's "Two Girls in Red," which was shown for the first time after restoration. Don't miss the opportunity to explore archival materials related to the famous exhibition "Moscow - Paris." 1900–1930.”

Location and time: Gallery of 19th–20th-century European and American Art, located in the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, address: 14 Volkhonka Street.

From September 23, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

“Form of Presence”

As part of the project by the developer Forma, six contemporary artists - Ekaterina Gerasimenko, Regina Razeva, Anna Deryabova, Polina Mayer, Alexandra Azovtseva and Dmitry Zhukov - are researching How does a feeling of home comfort develop?

The exhibition immerses you in an atmosphere of comfort and nostalgia, sometimes reminiscent of utopia. Here you can find vivid memories of sunny days, as well as objects such as a sideboard, a swing, and traditional grandmother's breakfasts. It fills the space with serenity, leaving behind worries and gloomy thoughts, creating only a feeling of childish happiness.

Location: Soul project design space, located at 24s15 Chasovaya Street.

From September 25 to October 26, 2025.

Exhibitions at the Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art

There are only a few days left to visit the exhibitions at the Winzavod before the change of expositions: they will be open until the middle of the month. We recommend checking out Igor Samolet's exhibition "Choice," featuring a symphony of barriers, at the Pop/off/art gallery. Don't miss Vasily Slonov's brick-built love exhibition "Who Are We to Each Other?" at the XL gallery. Pierre-Christian Brochet's curatorial reflections on the topic "Are You Ready for the Future?" are also worth checking out. at the HSE ART Gallery.

Venue and time: Winzavod Contemporary Art Center, 4th Syromyatnichesky Lane, Building 1/8, Moscow.

Exhibitions will run from October 11 to 19, 2025, depending on the specific gallery.

"Art in the World of Supertoys"

The Crystal Cultural Center's building features two floors of an exhibition displaying 2,000 exhibits by Ilya Popov, the creator of Smeshariki. The exhibition space features iconic works by artists such as KAWS, Takashi Murakami, and Banksy, as well as works by Labubu creators including Kasing Lung.

Venue and Time: Crystal 1901 Cultural Center, located at 4 Samokatnaya Street, Moscow.

From September 25, 2025 to February 2026.

"Please Blow Here, Toward Me"

Art & Brut Gallery opens a solo exhibition of artist Sasha Braulov. In his works, he revives childhood memories and elements of pop culture, complementing them with insightful and touching quotes. This time, the exhibition is dedicated to the theme of air, including aspects such as breezes, typhoons, and gentle gusts of wind.

Place and time: Art Gallery & Brut, located at Armyansky Pereulok, 1/8с1, Moscow.

From October 3 to November 1, 2025.

Gilyarovsky Line

Recently, a surprising find was made in a second-hand bookstore: bundles containing notebooks, essay drafts, and photographs that once belonged to Vladimir Gilyarovsky. An exhibition dedicated to the home, editorial office, and salon of the eminent journalist was organized based on this archive. In addition, the exhibition was supplemented with important attributes associated with the writer, such as his favorite snuffboxes, which he always had with him.

Location: Gilyarovsky Center, Stoleshnikov Pereulok, Building 9, Building 5, Moscow.

From October 1, 2025 to March 9, 2026.

"Resonance"

The final exhibition of the first season of the Halo art residency, held in Chernogolovka near Moscow, presented four projects by artists exploring the context of the science city. In particular, Sergey Kostyrko, together with scientist Vladimir Rakitin and artist Maria Kuptsova, created an installation titled "Morphonie: The Sound of Forms." In this project, they transformed the microrelief of semiconductor films into three-dimensional ceramic objects, complemented by a sound composition.

In her work titled Lucida Morgana, Maria Inkova studied light phenomena using a complex of mirrors and lenses, allowing her to create optical illusions. In her project "Post-Cultural: In the Shadows," Daria Neretina created scanograms and watercolors of immigrant plants. Mai Sterlegovykh, meanwhile, presented an installation titled "Illumination," in which he used the scents of the laboratory and moss to create an olfactory portrait of the city.

The venue was located in Chernogolovka, with three locations on Institutsky Prospekt. Each of them has its own schedule:

• The House of Scientists is open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 21:00.
• The former Civil Registry Office is open on weekends: Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
• The building of the Federal Research Center for Clinical Physics and the Ministry of Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences is open from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00.

Until October 26, 2025.

Egor Koshelev: A look at the “Wheels of History”

A contemporary art festival is taking place in Ivanovo, which includes three main projects. Particularly noteworthy is Yegor Koshelev's exhibition "Wheels of History," a 24-hour installation. Located in the train station building, it is executed in bright red tones, reminiscent of a fantastical amusement park with carousels and kiosks. This work is inspired by a Soviet mural located in the waiting room and symbolizes the cyclical nature and finiteness of the historical process.

Venue: Ivanovo, art space on the territory of the railway station. Address: Vokzalnaya Square, 3.

The exhibitions will be open to visitors until November 25, 2025.

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• Cafes and Restaurants of Kitay-Gorod: Where to Go in Moscow for an Atmosphere of Nostalgia.
• Five Contemporary Artists Who Should Be in the Center of Your Attention.
• In Moscow, Chernogolovka, and Ivanovo, you can visit eight exhibitions of interest to designers and artists.

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Read also:

• 1913: immersing ourselves in the aristocratic lifestyle before the revolution – dressing up, enjoying fine cuisine, and relaxing with refined taste.
• Places in Kitay-gorod: where in Moscow you can enjoy an atmosphere of nostalgia.
• Five contemporary artists who deserve your attention.
• In Moscow, Chernogolovka, and Ivanovo, you can visit eight interesting exhibitions that will be of interest to both designers and artists.

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