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Where to go in May: events in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Nizhny Novgorod

Where to go in May: events in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Nizhny Novgorod

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Planning to spend the warm May weekend? Muscovites should take note of the opportunity to purchase unique merch and try their hand at carpet embroidery. St. Petersburg residents can learn more about underground artists opening new horizons in contemporary art. Nizhny Novgorod residents are encouraged to actively navigate between various events to avoid missing out on interesting activities. This weekend promises to be eventful and exciting for all residents of Russia.

"May Market" at the HSE Art and Design Store

The HSE School of Design concept store announces its spring marketing campaign. This is a great opportunity to purchase gifts from young artists for the entire year: printed graphics, ceramics, clothing, accessories, and home decor await you. The event will also feature master classes on zine creation, collage making, and carpet embroidery. Don't miss your chance to support talented designers and add unique items to your collection.

Image: HSE University

The event will take place on 18-19 May.

A Tour with the Curators of the "We Always Meet Tomorrow" Project

The development company Hutton, together with the contemporary art gallery Deep List, are decorating the lobby of the Lumin Clubhouse on Slavyanskaya Square with works by contemporary artists. The "We Always Meet Tomorrow" project focuses on the theme of wish fulfillment. Participants include Diana Kapizova, Anka Akhalaia, Alexandra Patsamanyuk, Anna Tagantseva-Kobzeva, and Ilya Tatarov. This collaboration highlights the importance of art in the urban environment and creates a unique atmosphere for residents and guests of the club.

Image: Hutton / Deep List

The event will take place on May 25 at 14:00.

Tour and Discussion with Polina Zaslavskaya

Artist and curator Polina Zaslavskaya will present her interpretation of the artistic strategy of "strangeness." The discussion will examine the works of film director and artist Yevgeny Yufit, the founder of necrorealism; composer Oleg Karavaichuk; the Founded Clothes Factory group; and the master of transformation, Vladislav Mamyshev-Monroe. These individuals will become central figures in the study of unusual approaches in art and their influence on contemporary culture.

Photo: Garage Museum of Contemporary Art

Event will take place on May 23 at 7:00 PM.

All-Russian Contemporary Graphics Fair "Kontur"

The fair offers a wide range of events, making it difficult to choose just one. Curator Ekaterina Kartseva will lead tours of the "Dress I Live In" exhibition at the A.K. Fomin mansion. Artist-led walks are planned at the Terminal A Contemporary Art Center. Visitors will also be able to attend lectures on Moscow Conceptualism and take part in silkscreen printing workshops. This list is far from complete, and everyone will find something of interest.

Image: Kontur graphics fair

The event will be held from May 17 to 19.

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