FROM JEAN-ANTOINE WATTEAU TO CLAUDE MONET
The exhibition in St Petersburg was held by Christie’s for the first time. This exhibition was the result of close collaboration of Christie’s with the Russian Museum. The exposition was prepared especially for demonstrating in the Northern Capital.
The artworks by the Old Masters, among them there is ‘A Surprise’ by Antoine Watteau (it was considered to be lost), paintings by the leading impressionism and post-impressionism artists were presented in the White Hall of the Marble Palace.
These artworks will be the part of the forthcoming Christie’s summer auction in London. The works are estimated in 40 million dollars.
The Light of Learning: Publishing and Educational Posters from the Collection of the Russian Museum
16 december 2020—30 march 2021
The exhibition features posters from the collection of the Russian Museum, relating to education in Russia in the first third of the twentieth century. The exposition includes about 120 works of agitation art of the widest thematic range - from narrow advertising in bookstores, publishing houses and libraries to large-scale propaganda of reading, getting knowledge and education.
Gifts to the Russian Museum from Artists and Collectors. Selected Works. 1898–2019
29 july—30 november 2020
To mark the 125th anniversary of the Russian Museum, such an exhibition will be shown in all of its palaces, bringing together items of different epochs and donors, including the imperial family (Alexander III, Nicholas II, Grand Dukes), famous patrons of the arts and many others. General sponsor of the exhibition - VTB Bank.
- 28 december 2020—10 may 2021 > Stroganov Palace The Leningrad Rock Club in Photographs. Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Its Opening
- 9 december 2020—31 march 2021 > St Michael’s Castle Alexander Benois. On the 150th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth
The collection of masterpieces, chosen by the Russian Museum will allow you to make a first impression of the collection of the Russian Museum.
Russian Museum - one of the world's largest museums and is perhaps the only country where such a full treasure of national culture are presented.
Virtual tour of the museum complex. 2009 (Rus., Eng., Ger., Fin.)
In the online shop of the Russian Museum presented a huge range of souvenirs, illustrated editions and multimedia disks.
