Russian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia

17/08/2019

La Biennale di Venezia

La Biennale di Venezia

#BiennaleArte2019 – #NationalParticipations

The #RussianPavilion "Lc 15:11-32" takes its name from the Gospel of Luke chapter 15, verses 11-32, more commonly known as the "Parable of the Prodigal Son". This parable teaches us mercy, forgiveness and compassion. Arguably the most famous and impressive rendering of this subject in art is the painting by Rembrandt, which has become the greatest masterpiece in the Государственный Эрмитаж. The State Hermitage museum. Official page.'s collection: within the pavilion, #AlexanderSokurov e #AlexanderShishkinHokusai created several installations dedicated to the Hermitage, a constant source of admiration and inspiration for all artists.

Discover the Russian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia, curated by Mikhail Piotrovsky.

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10/05/2019

Commissioner Semyon Mikhailovsky and General Director of The State Hermitage Museum Mikhail Piotrovsky give Deputy Prime Minister for Sport, Tourism and Cultural Development Olga Golodets a tour of Lc. 15: 11-32 at the Russian Pavilion.

10/05/2019

Biennale di Venezia, dentro i padiglioni

The Russian Pavilion has been highlighted in Corriere della Sera
https://www.corriere.it/19_maggio_08/dentro-padiglioni-biennale-venezia-arte-2019-77af1f9a-71b8-11e9-a32a-79dc5e5aff8e.shtml?refresh_ce-cp

Dal muro della Germania ai sandali indiani di legno: una selezione di quindici spazi nazionali presenti alla rassegna e il tempo che serve a visitarli

10/05/2019

Venice Biennale 2019 — young artists, stark contrasts and visual drama

'Venice Biennale 2019 — young artists, stark contrasts and visual drama' via Financial Times features the Russian Pavilion.

The international art event lays bare sociopolitical faultlines like no other

10/05/2019

The top five national pavilions at the Venice Biennale

'Cultural memory and pride rule here’ the Russian Pavilion has been included in the Financial Times top 5 pavilions at La Biennale di Venezia

From Russia to the Philippines, here are the highlights of this year’s event

09/05/2019

Panoramic view of Alexander Shishkin-Hokusai on the lower floor of the Russian Pavilion 2019.

09/05/2019

'Lc. 15: 11-32' at the Russian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia - Opening Ceremony

'Lc. 15: 11-32' at the Russian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia - Opening Ceremony

09/05/2019

Join us today for the Russian Pavilion 'Lc. 15: 11-32' exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia open until 7pm. The exhibition’s title references both the bible chapters of The Parable of the Prodigal Son within the Gospel of Luke and Rembrandt’s painting of this subject, which has become a central masterpiece at The Hermitage Museum Государственный Эрмитаж / Hermitage Museum
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08/05/2019

Alexander Shishkin-Hokusai at the Russian Pavilion 2019

Going down the inner staircase of the #RussianPavilion sends you to the world of the Flemish School brought to life by artist Alexander Shishkin-Hokusai. The Plywood sculptures move on mechanical constructions arranged as a theatrical mise-en-scène, blurring the boundary between reality and imagination. .

08/05/2019

Alexander Sokurov at the Russian Pavilion 2019

Awaiting you at the #RussianPavilion this year is an immersive experience which brings some of the most iconic features of the Государственный Эрмитаж. The State Hermitage museum. Official page. to Venice, reimagined by film director Alexander Sokurov in the top floor and artist Alexander Shishkin-Hokusai in the lower hall.

08/05/2019

As you enter the #RussianPavilion you are confronted by exact replicas of the legs of one of the Hermitage Atlantes, ten huge muscular figures which, since 1848, have supported the roof of the portico above the entrance of the New Hermitage. Государственный Эрмитаж. The State Hermitage museum. Official page.

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08/05/2019

The inner staircase of the Russian Pavilion sends you down into the world of the Flemish School brought to life by artist Alexander Shishkin-Hokusai, dedicated to the intricate mechanisms in the Winter Palace. Influenced by the Dutch Old Masters in Государственный Эрмитаж. The State Hermitage museum. Official page.collection, his signature plywood sculptures with cut-out human figures move on mechanical constructions..

#russianpavilion2019 #Lc151132

08/05/2019

This year in the Russian Pavilion, both participating artists take the collection of the Государственный Эрмитаж. The State Hermitage museum. Official page. as their point of departure. Rembrandt’s ‘The Return of the Prodigal Son’ is the main theme of a new installation by the celebrated film director Alexander Sokurov / Александр Сокуров.
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The installation simultaneously represents one of the halls of the Hermitage and an artist’s studio, creating a tension between this safe haven where the characters of Rembrandt’s painting acquire new form and meaning. The installation explores the significance of the parable in relation to contemporary society.

#russianpavilion2019 #Lc151132

15/04/2019

⁣Introducing artist Alexander Shishkin-Hokusai⠀
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Who has created a site-specific installation for @ruspavilion at @labiennale inspired by the Flemish School and Dutch Masters from the @hermitage_museum collection. Working with his favourite material - plywood - he has created a mobile hermitage reminiscent of the moving mechanical instruments of the Hermitage Museum such as the Peacock Clock.⠀
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#shishkinhokusai works as a theatre artist and creates paintings, installations and performances. ⠀
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#russianpavilion2019 #mayyouliveininterestingtimes #labiennalearte #lc151132 #hermitage #flemishschool

02/04/2019

Introducing renowned Film Director - Alexander Sokurov⁣
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Creating an installation Dedicated to Rembrandt and his painting The Return of the Prodigal Son specially for the exhibition Lc. 15: 11-32 at the Russian Pavilion together with @hermitagemuseum⁣
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#russianpavilion2019 #lc151132 #sokurov⁣
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#labiennale #labiennalearte #mayyouliveininterestingtimes⁣

15/03/2019

Russian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia's cover photo

07/06/2018

Around the world: we tour the National Pavilions at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale

'Looking at the railways as a method of discovering, reaching and conquering space and Russia’s vast territories, this exhibition features a wealth of material, from info graphics to photographs and a real life luggage' Station Russia in Wallpaper* magazine https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/national-pavilions-2018-venice--architecture-biennale#pic_232467

There is always something of a festive atmosphere in the Giardini. Compared to the dark, dense atmosphere of the Arsenale’s long, long halls, the Giardini is a bucolic paradise, with the often eccentric national pavilions scattered around a large matur...

31/05/2018

Video Highlights from Station Russia

Video Highlights from Station Russia

30/05/2018

Freespace: architects rethink space and the city – in pictures

The Guardian includes #StationRussia in their selection of the most eye-catching and intriguing urban explorations at this year’s #BiennaleArchitettura2018 La Biennale di Venezia.

Freespace is the theme of this year’s Venice architectural biennale, which runs from 26 May to 25 November 2018. The exhibition showcases work from some of the world’s most exciting architects – here’s a selection of the most eye-catching and intriguing urban explorations at this year’s ex...

29/05/2018

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#Discovet the #RussianPavilion at #Venice #ArchitectureBiennale2018: Station Russia

The main concept of the Russian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia is the “railway", and the exhibition is curated by Semyon Mikhailovsky.

29/05/2018

"Станция Россия" в Венеции приняла первых посетителей

https://rg.ru/2018/05/24/stanciia-rossiia-v-venecii-priniala-pervyh-posetitelej.html

В Венеции открылась выставка "Станция Россия". На ней индустриальный век взят как точка отсчета для самоидентификации человека в цифровом веке. "РГ" осмысливает впе...

25/05/2018

Commissioned and curated by Semyon Mikhailovsky

26 May to 25 November 2018.
The Russian Pavilion presents 'Station Russia' which explores the past, present and future of the Russian railways. In an environment which is in parts uninhabitable, to the extent that roads cannot be built, railways have become the lifeblood of the largest country in the world. Station Russia explores how they, and the people who use them, negotiate the vast and often empty expanse of the Russian landscape.

Commissioned and curated by Semyon Mikhailovsky

26 May to 25 November 2018.
The Russian Pavilion presents 'Station Russia' which explores the past, present and future of the Russian railways. In an environment which is in parts uninhabitable, to the extent that roads cannot be built, railways have become the lifeblood of the largest country in the world. Station Russia explores how they, and the people who use them, negotiate the vast and often empty expanse of the Russian landscape.

24/05/2018

24/05/2018

Today is the Inaugural Ceremony of #StationRussia at the Russian Pavilion for the16th International Architecture Exhibition. Visit us at 1pm.

23/05/2018

Five highlights of the Venice Architecture Biennale

Station Russia has been featured as one of Financial Times how to spend it's Five highlights of the Venice Architecture Biennale #RussianPavilion https://howtospendit.ft.com/art-philanthropy/203475-five-highlights-of-the-venice-architecture-biennale

From May 26 to November 25 all eyes in Giardini and Arsenale turn to architecture, and this year’s event reflects on the nature of free and open space

21/05/2018

Photos from the installation of Station Russia at the Russian Pavilion at the #BiennaleArchitettura2018

Photos from the installation of Station Russia at the Russian Pavilion at the #BiennaleArchitettura2018

18/05/2018

Russian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia's cover photo

18/05/2018

На Венецианской биеннале воссоздадут камеру хранения и первый в России вокзал

The Art Newspaper Russia reveals details of the Station Russia in the national pavilion at the 16th La Biennale di Venezia. http://www.theartnewspaper.ru/posts/5569/

#RussianPavillion #StationRussia #labiennaledivenezia

Стали известны подробности проекта «Станция „Россия“» в национальном павильоне на 16-й Архитектурной биеннале.

17/05/2018

Venice Architecture Biennale 2018 preview | Russian Pavilion

#StationRussia opens next week La Biennale di Venezia! Wallpaper* magazine have featured the #RussianPavilion in their 2018 preview.

Browse Wallpaper's coverage of Venice Architecture Biennale 2018 preview

14/05/2018

Station Russia has been included in the Financial Times highlights from the La Biennale di Venezia #RussianPavillion. https://www.ft.com/content/bceb8390-4d48-11e8-8a8e-22951a2d8493

10/05/2018

Российские архитекторы готовятся к Венецианской биеннале

"Russia-Culture" TV-channel Телеканал "Россия-Культура" created a video about how curator Semyon Mikhailovsky and artists are preparing for the exhibition of the Russian Pavilion at the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale. https://tvkultura.ru/article/show/article_id/248965/

#RussianPavillion #StationRussia #RussianPavilion2018 #BiennaleArchitettura2018 #labiennaledivenezia

«Свободные пространства» ‒ так звучит тема Венецианской архитектурной биеннале этого года. В российском павильоне тему раскроют через прошлое, настоящее и будущ....

08/05/2018

Russian Pavilion 2018 | Station "Russia"

The Russian Pavilion is delighted to present Station Russia, which explores the past, present and future of the Russian railways. More - https://www.ruspavilion.com

Station "Russia", a new exhibition conceived and created for the Russian Pavilion at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

16/01/2018

Russian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia's cover photo

16/01/2018

Russian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia

16/06/2017

What We Saw, What We Liked–Part One

The Biennial Project likes Russian Pavilion!

"No two people see the same Biennale, given the several thousand exhibits. Venice is momentary, fragmentary, a hope of chance sights that will hold fast in memory," says Laura Cumming of The Observer. So, stuck in my memory along with a handful of other exhibits (notably several wonderful uses of wa...