On the eve of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and as a sign of adoration to the heroism of the soldiers of the Soviet Army, the art exhibition “MEMORY OF THE VICTORY” will open on April 24, 2025 in ART-SPACE on Tverskaya Street, 9. From April 25 to May 25, everyone will be able to see a living reflection of history – in the colors, images and emotions of artists.
The exhibition unites the feat of Soviet soldiers and the courage of modern heroes of Donbass in a single artistic narrative. The works of recognized masters and young talents will bring to life the theme of Victory, the theme of selfless service to the Motherland.
A special place will be occupied by artistic sketches and studies by Denis Valeryevich Gavrileyko, a native of Kursk region, whose life is inextricably linked with the NWO zone. A direct participant of the events, he creates a unique chronicle of modern heroism, capturing on canvas the harsh truth and unwavering will to victory. Ten of his works have already entered the golden fund of the Central Museum of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and exhibitions have been successfully held in his native Kursk region.
The participants of our exhibition are the Union of Artists of the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Union of Artists of the Lugansk People’s Republic. In 2023, the activities of the Union of Artists of the DNR reached a qualitatively new level. The return of the region to the Russian Federation served as a powerful impetus for the development of interregional cooperation. The Union of Artists of the DNR was established in 2014 as the successor of the Donetsk regional organization of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine. Despite the difficult conditions, the works of the masters have become a reflection of the historical memory, resilience and inner strength of the people. Laureates of international competitions: Maxim Vasiliev, Anatoly Dereza, Melik Agabekyan, Grigory Tyshkevich, Yuri Petrushkin, Larisa Dzharty.
The Union of Artists of the LNR has preserved the heritage and traditions of outstanding Donbas painters and sculptors. A large exposition cluster is occupied by paintings on the themes of defense of the Fatherland, war and peace. With joining the Union of Artists of Russia Luhansk artists have gained the opportunity to participate in all-Russian projects and exhibitions, to exchange experience with leading masters of other regions of the Russian Federation, among them: Sergey Kondrashov – People’s Artist of the LNR, Vladimir Kozlov – Honored Artist of the LNR, Viktor Skubak – Honored Artist of Ukraine.
Also among theparticipants of the exhibition is a pleiad of outstanding artists of our time, whose names are the pride of the national art:
- Andrei Bliok – Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, editor-in-chief of the interstate journal “Commonwealth of Arts”;
- Andrei Tyrtyshnikov – Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts (sculpture department);
- Valery Chebotkin – Laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Mari El named after A.V. Grigoriev. A.V. Grigoriev;
- Alexander Zakharenko is a corresponding member of the International Academy of Creativity;
- Dmitry Nechitailo is an honored artist of the Russian Federation;
- Elena Bolotskikh is an honored artist of the Russian Federation;
- Nikolai Komarov – participant of the personal exhibition in the Palace of Congresses (residence of the President of Russia, St. Petersburg);
- Natalia Somova is an honorary member of the Russian Federation;
Young talented artists such as: Grigory Gukasov, Tatiana Lavrova, Lyudmila Koledina, Olesya Matuschak, Alla Tsvetkova. Alexey Chernigin will present their works along with famous masters.
As part of the opening ceremony, 2nd year students of MSTU-MASI, workshop of Yuri Nazarov and Polina Nechitailo, will show an excerpt from the military performance “Lessons of History”, plastic teacher, honored coach of Russia in rhythmic gymnastics Olga Lebedyanskaya. The program also includes creative performances: People’s Artist of Russia, Professor Yuri Nazarov, film and theater artist “Chekhov Studio” Victor Ryabov and theater and film actor, author and singer of songs Yuri Mirontsev.
The grand preview will take place on April 24, 2025 at the address: 9, Tverskaya Street, Moscow. Gathering of guests at 18:30.
