In 2010, Boris Mogilevsky generously donated fourteen sculptures created by his uncle Naum Mogilevsky to The Museum of Russian Art. On exhibit now in the Fireside Gallery, these Taille Directe sculptures are enriching the Museum’s permanent collection.

Joining us to speak about his personal meetings with Naum in Leningrad, Boris will also describe his uncle’s studio and reminisce about his emigration from the Soviet Union. He will discuss how the sculptures traveled from Leningrad to Pittsburgh, where he and his wife Marsha now reside.

Saturday, July 14 at 5pm in our main gallery

Denis Evstuhin and Tanya Remenikova perform works by

Edvard Grieg, Sergei Rachmaninov and Pyotr Tchaikovsky

On November 12, 2011 The Museum of Russian Art hosted a small private reception honoring Oleg Vassiliev’s lifetime of artistic achievement in the month of his 80th birthday.

In attendance were Erik Bulatov and Vitaly Komar, friends of Mr. Vassiliev’s who are also two of the most significant names in Soviet era non-conformist art. All three artists continue to produce new work. Mr. Komar traveled from his home in New York City, while Mr. Bulatov and his wife journeyed all the way from Paris, France to attend. The Museum of Russian Art was honored to host these exceptional artists; all three of whom addressed the audience. Other speakers included TMORA Director Brad Shinkle, Curator Maria Zavialova, and Vassiliev collector Neil Rector of Columbus, Ohio.

Hot off the press that very day, The Art of Oleg Vassiliev exhibition catalog was debuted that evening as well. It is available in The Izba gift store for $29.95.

Click on any image in the right hand column to begin a slideshow from the reception.

The StarTribune published a story about the event the following weekend.

Introducing Club Red, TMORA’s membership enhancement for young professionals.

Join Club Red and enjoy the benefits!

Membership includes invitations to special events designed for young professionals, ages 21-45. Network, mingle, and learn about Russian art with other like-minded people in a beautiful setting. Members of Club Red will receive 2 free guest passes to bring friends on their next visit to the museum.

Membership in Club Red is only $55 per year, plus the cost of a museum membership at the Individual Level ($45) or higher.

Read more here.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Tickets $20 

Join Club Red for its inaugural event with like-minded young professionals for an evening of wine tasting, mingling, and networking.

After a brave battle with cancer Greg Guroff, President of the Foundation for International Arts & Education, longtime advocate of understanding and partnership between the United States and Russia, and dear friend of The Museum of Russian Art, died last week.

A key partner in TMORA’s Ukrainian Antiquities exhibition, Greg was dedicated to Russian/American cultural relations. A trusted adviser and expert, Greg’s international contributions will always be remembered.

Please join TMORA in offering sincerest condolences to the Guroff family at this sad time. This loss is felt by so many who benefited from Greg’s talents, kindness, and passionate spirit. He will be dearly missed.

The Museum of Russian Art is pleased to welcome Rochelle Hoffman to the Board of Trustees.

Born and raised in the Twin Cities.  Rochelle graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in English and a minor in Art History.  She currently resides in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Our curator, Masha Zavialova, joined MinnPost and two other area art luminaries, to discuss portraits of Minnesota governors. Check out their insightful–and funny–critiques.

Read the article here.

The Twin Cities played host to the American Association of Museums Annual Meeting in April.

On April 29, The Museum of Russian Art and Saudi Aramco hosted an International Reception. Over 300 museum professionals from around the globe came together for an evening of cocktails and networking with their international colleagues.

On June 2, Drs. John and Mila Eklund hosted a fundraiser for The Museum of Russian Art. Attended by 30 supporters, the benefit included cocktails, Russian delicacies like borscht and stroganoff, as well as dessert. The evening also included a performance by Karen Volvertine of the Minnesota Opera. In accordance with ancient Russian tradition, guests were greeted at the dinner by children dressed in traditional national outfits and given bread and salt, a sign of hospitality in Russia.