Exhibition “Khvalynsk. Shaped by Time”
Where: Khvalynsk, K. S. Petrov-Vodkin Art Gallery
When: from July 16 to August 10, 2023, ticket prices from 60 rubles
Author: E. Maltseva, Source: Institution archive / Archive of the author E. Maltseva
The exhibition is dedicated to plein-air landscapes by the well-known Saratov artist Elena Maltseva. Maltseva's work is well known to the residents of Khvalynsk, as the artist has visited these parts every summer since 1990 to paint en plein air. Her work is distinguished by temperamental brightness, liveliness, a particular play of light and openness of color combinations. Khvalynsk is famed for its historic architecture, and the surroundings of the town for their majestic hills, boundless spaces and proximity to the Volga. Over years of friendship with the town, Maltseva has captured in her works the most hidden corners and vantage points of the town, so her paintings can be considered a colorful guide to Khvalynsk and its environs.
Exhibition “From the Renaissance to Modernity. Masterpieces of Artistic Silver from the Collection of the Historical Museum”
Where: Ulyanovsk, “Simbirsk Meteorological Station. Planetarium” Museum
When: from June 1 to August 13, 2023, ticket prices from 300 rubles
Author: Militsky S.V., Source: https://shm.ru/
The exhibition is devoted to the history of the development of jewelry art and its evolution. The exposition features items from the Historical Museum's collection that are the finest works of jewelers from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Modern era. Each piece reflects the culture, traditions and style of its epoch. A special place in the exposition is occupied by the history of how these items were used in Russia from the 17th to the 20th century.
Exhibition “e2-e4. The Aesthetics of Chess”
Where: Moscow, State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia
When: from July 11 to August 13, 2023, ticket prices from 200 rubles
The main idea of the exhibition is to show political, economic and historical processes interpreted through chess. The core of the exposition consists of chess sets from the museum's collection created by craftsmen as unique pieces. Many sets were made as gifts for prominent state and public figures. The exhibition is complemented by documents, photographs, personal belongings of famous chess players, as well as items of numismatics and philately. Visitors will be able to learn the history of chess and play the ancient game in one of the exhibition halls.
Exhibition “Toy of the Lipetsk Land. Romanov and Dobrov Toys”
Where: Moscow, All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts
When: from June 1 to August 13, 2023, ticket prices from 400 rubles
The peasant toys presented at the exhibition reflect the everyday life and surrounding world of Lipetsk residents. Figurines of cows, rams, horses, roosters, turkeys and other animals were not only toys but also musical instruments—whistles. They were made for children's amusement and for sale at local and traveling bazaars and fairs. Each clay souvenir is a unique work of traditional art. The exhibition features toys made by the Mitin dynasty, I.F. Gunkin, V.V. Markin, I.K. Pustovalov, as well as contemporary artists E.G. Smoleevskaya and I.P. Belikova.
Exhibition “Monuments of Writing on Stones”
Where: St. Petersburg, Russian National Library (Main Building)
When: until September 17, 2023, free of charge
The library's exposition contains genuine monuments of epigraphy that belong to various historical epochs. These are stone slabs with carved inscriptions in forgotten languages: Latin, Phoenician, Greek, Ancient Hebrew, Arabic and Turkish. All the slabs are held by the Manuscripts Department; the oldest date to the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE. Admission is free; viewing is available with a reader's card.
