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Opening Reception: Geometric Abstraction – Selections from the Kolodzei Art Foundation Collection

Saturday, February 1 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free – $19

Join The Museum of Russian Art for a remarkable evening celebrating the opening of Geometric Abstraction: Selections from the Kolodzei Art Foundation Collection. This exceptional exhibition showcases the evolution of geometric abstraction through the works of several artistic generations who navigated the dynamic cultural landscapes of the Soviet Union, post-Soviet Russia, and beyond. Spanning the 20th and early 21st centuries, the exhibition includes paintings, works on paper, photography, and sculpture, unified by the distinctive style of geometric abstraction. Featured artists include Lydia Masterkova, Maria Elkonina, Leonid Borisov, Leonid Lamm, Gennadii Zubkov, Francisco Infante, and a vibrant array of contemporary talents. These works, drawn from one of the world’s most extensive private art collections, reflect the enduring creativity and resilience of artists working across borders and eras.

Wander through the galleries, indulge in complimentary small bites by Crave Catering, enjoy live music by The Dust of Suns Duo, and discover treasures in the TMORA Shop. Beverages will be available for purchase.

Special remarks will highlight the history of the Kolodzei Collection, founded in the 1960s by Tatiana Kolodzei and expanded by her daughter Natalia, chronicling five decades of nonconformist art. Remarks will take place in the Main Gallery at 7:45 PM.

TMORA is grateful to the Kolodzei Art Foundation for their collaboration in bringing this exhibition to life.

Saturday, February 1 |  7:00 – 9:00 PM Check-in opens at 6:45 PM

TICKETS: TMORA Member – FREE | Adult $19 | Adult (65+) $17 | Student $5 | Child 0-13 FREE

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Please note, you will need to enter your Member number upon registration. This number can be found on your Member card. For assistance, contact Allison Simms (Membership): [email protected] or Michelle Massey (Programming): [email protected]. All Member tickets are reviewed to confirm membership status.  

 

 

ABOUT  THE EXHIBITION

The exhibition Geometric Abstraction: Selections from the Kolodzei Art Foundation Collection features several artistic generations who worked in the Soviet Union, post-Soviet Russia, and countries to which they immigrated, during the 20th and early 21st centuries. The show includes works in different media—paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture–focusing, however, on a single style, that of geometric abstraction. Among the illustrious names are the masters of Soviet unofficial art Lydia Masterkova (1927, Moscow –2008, Saint-Laurent-sur-Othain, France), Maria Elkonina (1935, Moscow–2018, Moscow), Leonid Borisov (1943, Leningrad–2013, St. Petersburg), Leonid Lamm (1928, Moscow–2017, New York), Gennadii Zubkov (1940, Perm–2021, St. Petersburg), Francisco Infante (born 1943, Vasilievka, Saratov, Russia; lives and works in Moscow) as well as a bright constellation of artists, currently active.

Participating artists include: Leonid Borisov, Sergei Bordachev, Borukh (Boris Shteinberg), Maria Elkonina, Natalia Elkonina, Anton Ginzburg, Nonna Goriunova, Francisco Infante-Arana, Mukhadin Kishev, Vyacheslav Koleichuk, Leonid Lamm, Valentina Lebedeva-Lesin, Lydia Masterkova, Mikhail Molochnikov, Alexander Ney, Slava Polishchuk, Andrei Proletsky, Igor Shelkovsky, Eduard Shteinberg, San San Kara (Alexander Karasev), Igor Snegur, Gennadii Sukhanov, Valerii Yurlov, Alexander Yulikov, Gennadii Zubkov

Geometric Abstraction: Selections from the Kolodzei Art Foundation Collection will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery February 1 – June 1, 2025.

About the Kolodzei Art Foundation The Kolodzei Art Foundation, a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public foundation established in 1991, organizes art exhibitions in museums and cultural centers, often utilizing the considerable resources of the Kolodzei Collection of Russian and Eastern European Art. The collection was founded by Tatiana Kolodzei in Moscow in the 1960s and is continued today with her daughter, Natalia. It chronicles five decades of nonconformist and contemporary art from the Khrushchev Thaw to the present. The collection comprises over 7,000 works, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, videos, and new media, by more than 300 artists from Russia and the former Soviet Union. The Kolodzei Art Foundation also facilitates cultural exchanges, publishes books on art, and encourages a more diverse arts world.

All images courtesy Kolodzei Collection of Russian and Eastern European Art, Kolodzei Art Foundation, www.KolodzeiArt.org

Venue

TMORA
5500 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55419 United States
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