From Russia - Royal Academy Exhibition: 06-03-2008
The Royal Academy’s remarkable exhibition of Russian masterpieces is now well underway in London, running from 26 January to 18 April 2008. The exhibition entitled 'From Russia: French and Russian Master Paintings 1870-1925 from Moscow and St Petersburg' represents a world first for the gallery which has gathered a stunning collection of Russia’s most prized works from some of her most notable institutions.
Central to the exhibition is Matisse’s iconic piece 'The Dance', which is accompanied by numerous works from other well known masters including Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Kandinsky, Tatlin and Malevich. In all the entire exhibition numbers over 120 pieces drawn from the famous collections of the Hermitage and Russian Museums in St Petersburg and the Tretyakov and Pushkin Galleries in Moscow. Displayed together the works detail the main directions of modern art from realism to impressionism as well as outlining the influence of one of the country’s most noted collectors Sergei Diaghilev.
Click here to visit the Royal Academy's website for more details of the exhibition.
Audley in Russia
Both St Petersburg and Moscow boast a wealth of galleries and museums which can be visited any time of year for the chance to discover some of Russia’s, if not perhaps the world’s, most beautiful works of art.
- Visit the Hermitage in St Petersburg for the chance to explore one of Europe’s most historic collections. In addition to this you may also wish to visit the gallery’s newly opened storage facility and discover some of the treasures held in its vaults which are not normally on display to the public.
- Gain an insight into the fascinating world of Russian art and culture with a visit to the Russian Museum in St Petersburg or the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow both of which house exquisite collections of Russian icons.
- Visit the Museum of Political History in St Petersburg which boasts a fabulous collection of Soviet era art and ceramics.
- Explore the beautiful Kremlin Cathedrals and visit the Kremlin armoury, home to the beautiful Faberge Eggs.
- Visit the beautifully recreated Amber Room at the Catherine Palace in St Petersburg.
- Discover the fairytale Novodevichy Convent in Moscow and its World Heritage listed churches and cathedrals.
- See a classic example of St Petersburg’s magnificent baroque architecture with a visit to the Yusupov Palace.
For more inspiration on travelling to Russia please see our suggested 'Art Lover’s Itinerary' to Moscow and St Petersburg which takes in all the major museums and galleries in both cities. Prices for this itinerary start from £1700 per person.
If you would prefer to travel in a small group our 'Three Capitals - Ukraine and Russia' Group Tour departs in September 2008 and takes in the cultural and historical sights of St Petersburg, Moscow and Kiev. Prices for this itinerary start from £2,595 per person (based on two people sharing).
To discuss your plans in detail please contact one of our Russia specialists on 01993 838 230 or click here to contact us by email.
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