The Body in Soviet Art On view in the Main, Mezzanine, and Fireside Galleries – February 23 – September 1, 2019 The Museum of Russian Art presents The Body in Soviet Art, drawn from the renowned Raymond and Susan Johnson collection of Russian 20th century paintings. The Body in Soviet Art examines the depictions of the […] Read more
Winter Holidays in Russia Spanning a century of Russian winter holiday traditions, our seasonal exhibition features a remarkable selection of several hundred tree ornaments and other holiday items. The festive artifacts present Grandfather Frost, the Snow Maiden, Baba Yaga, and more. Memory keepers, tree ornaments reflect changes in holiday celebrations during Russia’s turbulent 20th century. Taking part […] Read more
Children attended an interactive experience with Moscow Ballet Ballerina, Bogdana Kopiy, at the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis on Sunday, September 9th, 2018. The children explored movement with Kopiy and learned a Russian folk dance, listened to the story of the Great Russian Nutcracker, and did craft projects as part of the event. The […] Read more
A Country in Porcelain: Figurines from the Soviet Era Featuring over eighty rare porcelain pieces, this exhibition presents three-dimensional artworks produced by Soviet porcelain factories in Leningrad, Dulevo, Verbilki, and other regional centers.. Deftly painted figurines of Soviet Red Army soldiers, revolutionary sailors, collective farmers, children, and more recreate a diminutive replica of a country that […] Read more
WCCO-TV | CBS Minnesota named The Museum of Russian Art one of the five best Museums in Minneapolis. It is an honor to be listed amongst such a distinguished list! https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2018/08/03/best-museums-in-minneapolis/ […] Read more
