December 23 at the Voronezh Regional Art Museum. I.N. Kramskoy, the opening of the exhibition “Plastic and Color” took place. The exhibition, timed to the anniversaries of the Voronezh artists Yuri and Tamara Astapchenko, presents 45 works of painting, graphics, sculpture.
The vernissage began with welcoming words from the curator of the exhibition – the scientific secretary of the museum Natalya Bakina. She noted that the exhibition is interesting not only for the wide coverage of the artists’ work, since the works of different years are presented, but also for the very approach, the very intonation, aesthetics that characterize the work of remarkable Voronezh authors. It was also said that the exhibition is distinguished by special attention to the world, to man, speaks of harmony, beauty in a calm and joyful language. These qualities are so pleasant and necessary for all of us today.
Alexey Smirnov, Chairman of the Board of the Voronezh Branch of the Union of Artists of Russia, congratulated the authors on the exhibition and presented congratulatory addresses from the Union.
The sculptor Yuri Astapchenko expressed his gratitude to the museum, personally to the curator Natalya Bakina, as well as to everyone who came to the opening day. Special gratitude was addressed to patrons and collectors who provided the master’s works from their personal collections for the exhibition.
Tamara Astapchenko congratulated everyone on the upcoming New Year and expressed her hope that the exhibition will give viewers a joyful festive mood.
As part of the opening, the artists talked to the guests of the exhibition and presented exhibition brochures to everyone.
Yuri Dmitrievich Astapchenko is a member of the Union of Artists of Russia, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts. Permanent participant of Voronezh, All-Russian, foreign and international exhibitions since 1985.
Tamara Mikhailovna Astapchenko is a member of the Union of Artists of Russia, a teacher at the Voronezh Art School, Participant of regional, all-Russian and international exhibitions since 1982.
The exhibition will run until January 23, 2022.
Photo by Natalia Konshina.
December 16, 2021 in the exhibition hall of VOKhM named after I.N. Kramskoy opened the exhibition “Fish-art”, representing the image of fish in painting and graphics of the 17th-20th centuries from the museum’s own funds.
The retrospective exhibition presents more than 20 paintings and graphic works in the genres of still life and subject-thematic graphics, demonstrating a variety of creative approaches within the framework of one main theme and genre. The main attention in the exposition is paid to the works of the artists of the USSR and the Central Black Earth Region of the 1940-1980s.
A single ticket is valid for visiting the exhibition, which gives the opportunity to visit the Art Geography of Russia project.
The exhibition will run until January 16, 2022.
December 17, 2021 at the Voronezh Regional Art Museum. I.N. Kramskoy, the opening of the exhibition “0.8” took place.
The exhibition presents 8 works created by 8 members of the creative association “AzArt”: Olga Anokhina, Irina Bobrova, Natalia Gorsheneva, Olga Elchaninova, Alevtina Ryzhkova, Natalia Khodeeva, Victor Tsiryanidi, Olga Ivannikova. The project dedicated to the 155th anniversary of Wassily Kandinsky and the Russian Avant-garde in general is educational in nature.
The paintings of the participants were based on canvases by Russian and Western European artists, presented in the permanent exhibition of the Voronezh Art Museum. Each author creatively rethought the selected work in the spirit of avant-garde artists and created his own work of authorship. Before embarking on the implementation of the idea, the participants did a lot of painstaking work on the study of artistic materials, the choice of “close” to each avant-garde artist, in the style of which a new canvas was created.
The participant of the exhibition Viktor Tsiryanidi called the exposition “an exhibition – a quote”, since “AzArtovites” cite classical authors, endowing them with their own meaning.
Irina Bobrova stressed that the project is bold, which, in fact, was the avant-garde. It was also noted that the exhibition was included in the Pushkinskaya Karta project, which makes it accessible to young people from 14 to 22 years old, who will certainly like this daring experiment.
The project participants addressed separate words of gratitude to the artist Alexei Zagorodnykh, who not only put his workshop at their disposal, but also helped with advice and guidance. In response, Alexey Vladimirovich noted that the exhibition was done with dignity, in each work one can feel the emotions that accompanied the birth of the paintings. He also thanked the artists, not only for their patience and attention to advice, but also for showing firmness and independence in the course of work.
The chairman of the board of the Voronezh branch of the Union of Artists of Russia Alexei Smirnov congratulated the members of the association on the exhibition and noted that, observing the work of the authors, he sees the growth of their skills.
In conclusion, the artists thanked everyone present and announced the birth of new, no less “revolutionary” projects that can surprise and delight the audience in the near future.
The exhibition will run until January 16, 2022.
December 16, 2021 at the Voronezh Regional Art Museum. I.N. Kramskoy, the opening of the exhibition “Art Geography of the Voronezh Region and the City of Voronezh” took place.
The exhibition is part of the All-Russian local history exhibition project “Art Geography of Russia”, which covers 85 Russian regions.
The opening ceremony was attended by guests of honor: Deputy Chairman of the Voronezh Regional Duma, Chairman of the Committee on Culture and Historical Heritage Sergey Rudakov, Head of the Professional Art and Art Education Department of the Department of Culture of the Voronezh Region Alena Sergeeva, Chief Specialist of the Cultural Heritage Department of the City District Administration Nikolai Komolov , Chairman of the Board of the Voronezh Branch of the Union of Artists of Russia, Honored Art Worker of the Russian Federation Alexey Smirnov, Chairman of the Board of the Voronezh Regional Public Organization “Creative Union of Artists” Alexander Goreshnev and curator of the exhibition, member of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia and the Eurasian Art Union Vladimir Shulyapin.
The opening began with a welcoming speech by the head of the exposition and exhibition department of the Voronezh Art Museum, Oksana Lepneva, who noted that the exhibition presents more than 100 works by 75 artists.
The curator of the exhibition, Vladimir Shulyapin, stressed that the purpose of the exhibition, which is part of the All-Russian project, is to show all the sights of the native region. He also expressed his gratitude to the museum and its staff for the opportunity to conduct the project in the exhibition hall of the museum and help in organizing the exhibition.
“Our country is huge, diverse and at the same time united. And if art will bring an understanding of the unity of Russia, this is very important and significant, ”Sergei Rudakov said in his speech. He also noted that the exhibition is a great event for Voronezh and Russia as a whole, and expressed the hope that such exhibitions will be held on a regular basis.
Alena Sergeevna noted that the actions aimed at reviving interest in the richest cultural heritage of our country are wonderful! All the works presented are very different, but they are, of course, imbued with love for their land. And being in such a sincere atmosphere contributes to the fact that the viewer is imbued with the significance and beauty of his city, his land. Alena Viktorovna thanked all the participants of the exhibition and wished the project well-deserved success, and the most wonderful emotions to the visitors.
Nikolay Kamolov, Candidate of Historical Sciences, noted that apart from the beautiful corners of his native region and the city, the exhibition also presents plots of the “Peter’s” theme. We can say that the exhibition, in fact, opens the next year, dedicated to the 350th anniversary of Peter the Great.
Alexey Smirnov emphasized that the exhibition is a gift not only for artists, each of whom has in his creative arsenal works dedicated to his native land, but also for all residents of the city and region.
As part of the opening ceremony, the project curator Vladimir Shulyapin was awarded. He was awarded a bronze medal “For Contribution to Russian Fine Arts” from the Creative Union of Artists of Russia. And also Gratitude “For significant contribution to the development of fine arts, popularization of the traditional Russian realistic school of painting and in connection with the 60th anniversary of his birth.” The awarding ceremony was conducted by Alexander Goreshnev, Chairman of the Board of the Creative Union of Artists.
In response, Vladimir Shulyapin expressed his gratitude for the honor, and also stressed that, despite the fact that some of the works were not included in the exposition due to the scale of the exhibition space, absolutely all works will be presented in the exhibition catalog.
The exhibition will run until January 16, 2022.
On the eve of everyone’s beloved New Year and on New Year’s holidays VOKHM them. I.N. Kramskoy invites children and adults to exciting events.
Please note that the entrance to the museum is carried out in accordance with the RULES.
Visitors will find a New Year’s project “Following Christmas”, which includes an excursion program, a quest and creative workshops.
Themed excursion “Following Christmas” (14+) is devoted to the reflection of the miracle of the Christmas story in European art, using the example of a copy of the magnificent altar “Adoration of the Magi”, made by the Italian artist Gentile da Fabriano in 1423, presented in the museum. The participants of the excursion will hear a story about the gifts brought by the Magi, the Holy Family and the surname Strozzi, who ordered the altar. Festive decorations specially made for the project, placed in the interiors of the museum, will accompany guests all Christmas days.
Excursion schedule: December 25, 26, 29, 30, January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9. The excursions start at 16.00.
Tours are conducted by appointment: 8 (473) 255-50-81.
Excursion service cost:
Up to 5 people – 200 rubles / person + Entrance ticket to the exposition: full 200 rubles, reduced 100 rubles (pensioners, schoolchildren, students).
From 6 people – 100 rubles / person (+ entrance ticket to the exposition).
A ticket for an excursion can also be purchased using the Pushkin card (only online)
BUY A TICKET (Attention! Before buying a ticket, you must sign up by phone 8 (473) 255-50-81).
Adventure game “Winter in the Museum” (6+), associated with museum exhibits, will be available to both young and adult visitors to the museum. Those who correctly answer the questions of the game will get a prize! You can take part in an exciting game with the whole family or on your own.
The cost of a game flyer is 100 rubles + entrance ticket to the exposition: full 200 rubles, preferential 100 rubles (pensioners, schoolchildren, students).
A series of creative workshops from Voronezh masters:
January 4 at 12.00. Master class “Sketching in the Museum” (12+).
The master-class is conducted by the artist, head of the “Architectural walks” project Nelly Frolova.
Participants will get acquainted with the sketching technique, master its basic techniques and create several sketches of the museum interior.
Duration – 2 hours.
The cost is 400 rubles.
Tickets are online only. Limited number of seats.
All tickets for the master class are sold out.
January 5 at 12.00. Master class “Winter’s Tale” (7+).
The master-class is conducted by the artist Victoria Afanasyeva.
The lesson will focus on painting a decorative winter landscape with gouache. Participants will learn about the rules of composition, the sequence of work on a landscape, get acquainted with various methods of working with gouache and examples of decorative processing of natural forms.
Duration – 1.5 hours.
The cost is 350 rubles.
Tickets are online only. Limited number of seats.
All tickets for the master class are sold out.
December 26 and January 6 at 12.00. Master class “In Search of the Ancient Garden“ (8+).
The master class is conducted by artist Marina Demchenko.
The inspiration for the works will be the central predella of the replica of Gentile da Fabriano’s altarpiece “Adoration of the Magi” from the museum collection. Participants will talk about the innermost: about the space of fantasy and memory, and draw their own place of power – an imaginary garden – in the spirit of old masters: with restrained colors, on golden A5 paper.
Duration – 2.5 hours.
Cost – 400 rubles
Tickets are online only. Limited number of seats.
All tickets for the master class are sold out.
January 8 at 12.00. Master class “Christmas Angels” (7+).
The master class is conducted by ceramist Arkady Chudakov.
Participants will create festive angels from clay, giving their creations unique features. All products will be fired by the master in a special oven, after which the participants will be able to take them home.
Duration – 2 hours.
Cost – 400 rubles
Tickets are online only. Limited number of seats.
All tickets for the master class are sold out.
January 9 at 12.00. Master class “Winter on a tree” (7+).
The master class is conducted by the artist, senior researcher of the museum Olga Remez.
Decorations for the Christmas tree, made by hand, conceal not only beauty, but also the warmth of the hands. Participants will create an image of winter on a wooden saw cut with watercolors. Wooden decorations will be a great addition to a Christmas tree or as a gift.
Duration – 2 hours.
The cost is 400 rubles.
Tickets are online only. Limited number of seats.
All tickets for the master class are sold out
The quest and excursion will be an addition to the “Christmas” project.
Adventure game “Secrets of the Palace” will help you to better know the history of the museum and the collections it keeps.
The cost of a game flyer is 100 rubles + an entrance ticket to the exposition: full 200 rubles or preferential 100 rubles (pensioners, schoolchildren, students).
Themed excursion with game elements “World of Silver” (for visitors with children over 6 years old) will acquaint participants with paintings by Russian artists from the museum collection, tell about the main themes of the authors, teach them how to understand the color palette of winter landscapes, and give the opportunity to play.
Excursion schedule: January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9. The excursions start at 12.00.
Tours are conducted by appointment: 8 (473) 255-50-81.
Excursion service cost:
Up to 5 people – 200 rubles / person + Entrance ticket to the exposition: full 200 rubles or preferential 100 rubles (pensioners, schoolchildren, students).
From 6 people – 100 rubles / person (+ entrance ticket to the exposition).
A ticket for an excursion can be purchased using the Pushkin Card (online only)
BUY A TICKET (Attention! Before buying a ticket, you must sign up by phone 8 (473) 255-50-81).
Dear friends!
During the New Year holidays – 2022 VOKHM them. I.N. Kramskoy
will work on January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9.
The days off are 1 and 7 January.
The entire festive program is presented HERE
We are waiting for you at the museum!
Themed excursion “Following Christmas” is dedicated to the reflection of the miracle of the Christmas history in European art through the example of a copy of the magnificent altar “Adoration of the Magi”, made by the Italian artist Gentile da Fabriano in 1423, presented in the museum. The participants of the excursion will hear a story about the gifts brought by the Magi, the Holy Family and the surname Strozzi, who ordered the altar. Festive decorations specially made for the project, placed in the interiors of the museum, will accompany guests all Christmas days.
Excursion schedule:
December 25 at 16.00.
December 26 at 16.00.
December 29 at 4 pm.
December 30 at 16.00.
January 2 at 4 pm.
January 3 at 4 pm.
January 4 at 4 pm.
January 5 at 4 pm.
January 6 at 4 pm.
January 8 at 16.00.
January 9 at 4 pm.
Tours are conducted by appointment: 8 (473) 255-50-81.
Excursion service cost:
Up to 5 people – 200 rubles / person + Entrance ticket to the exposition: full 200 rubles or preferential 100 rubles (pensioners, schoolchildren, students).
From 6 people – 100 rubles / person (+ entrance ticket to the exposition).
Participation in the event can be paid for with a Pushkin card (online only).
IMPORTANT: before buying an electronic ticket, you must sign up by calling 255-50-81.
Since December 25, VOKHM them. I.N. Kramskoy invites children and adults to play an exciting adventure game “Winter in the Museum”.
Winter is a special time of the year, inspiring with its beauty to create works! Russian artists of different eras embodied winter in their works more often and brighter than masters from other countries. The game will help you get acquainted with the collection of Russian art in the permanent exhibition of the museum (2nd floor). The labels next to the works and the numbers of the halls indicated on the wall near the doors will help you to complete the adventure game.
Everyone who answers the questions of the game correctly will receive a PRIZE!
The cost of a game flyer is 100 rubles + an entrance ticket to the exposition: full 200 rubles or preferential 100 rubles (pensioners, schoolchildren, students).
Play flyers are purchased at the museum’s box office. Tickets can be bought at the museum ticket office or ONLINE
The game will be available until the end of winter!
December 26 and January 6 at 12.00 o’clock VOKhM them. I.N. Kramskoy invites you to a master class “In Search of an Ancient Garden”.
The master class is being conducted by Marina Demchenko, a Voronezh artist.
The inspiration for the works will be the central predella of the replica of Gentile da Fabriano’s altarpiece “Adoration of the Magi” from the museum collection. Participants will talk about the innermost: about the space of fantasy and memory, and draw their own place of power – an imaginary garden – in the spirit of old masters: with restrained colors, on golden A5 paper.
Marina Demchenko is an artist, creator of illustrated maps, participant of exhibitions, festivals and residences in Russia and abroad. The author of the map “Voronezh in the palm of your hand”, the curator of the project “Dalny garden”, the exhibition of which will be held at the VOKhM them. I.N. Kramskoy at the beginning of 2022.
Duration – 2.5 hours.
The cost is 400 rubles.
Purchase tickets online only. Limited number of seats.
All tickets for the master class are sold out.
Thematic excursion with game elements “World of Silver” (for visitors with children over 6 years old).
At all times, artists in their work turned to the beauty of the winter landscape. To convey to the audience the joy of winter days, the fluffiness of snowy featherbeds, silver frost on the branches of trees, painters use a variety of artistic techniques – a multicolored symphony of bright colors, noble monochrome pencil and whitewash. On the excursion, children will get acquainted with the paintings of Russian artists from the museum collection, learn about the main themes of the authors, figure out the color palette of winter landscapes and play a little.
Excursion schedule:
January 2 at 12:00.
January 3 at 12:00.
January 4 at 12:00.
January 5 at 12:00.
January 6 at 12:00.
January 8 at 12:00.
January 9 at 12:00.
Tours are conducted by appointment: 8 (473) 255-50-81.
Excursion service cost:
Up to 5 people – 200 rubles / person + Entrance ticket to the exposition: full 200 rubles or preferential 100 rubles (pensioners, schoolchildren, students).
From 6 people – 100 rubles / person (+ entrance ticket to the exposition).
Tickets can be bought at the ticket office of the museum or ONLINE
* Cover photo – Boris Domashnikov. Snow fell. 1968. © VOKhM im. I.N. Kramskoy