Museum of Russian impressionism
The Museum of Russian Impressionism is an art museum in Moscow dedicated to Russian art at the turn of the twentieth century.
Established | May 28, 2016 |
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Location | Russia, Moscow (Leningradskiy prospect, 15 / 11) |
Founder | Boris Mints |
Director | Yulia Petrova |
Website | www |
History
The Museum of Russian Impressionism opened on May 28, 2016. It was established by Boris Mints, a Russian entrepreneur (chairman of the board of directors, 01 group), public figure, and patron of the arts.
In 2012, the British architectural bureau John McAslan + Partners began the project of its restoration. This building is known for its unusual shape — it is a cylinder with a rectangular parallelpiped on the roof. The mill was converted into a modern museum, ready to open in 2016.[1]
Collections
In The Park (1880) by Russian Impressionist Konstantin Korovin is the earliest painting featured in the museum.[2] It relates to the period when Russian art made its first steps toward Impressionism.
References
- "Museum of Russian Impressionism - Moscow | Inexhibit". Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- "About the Museum - Russian impressionism museum". www.rusimp.su. Retrieved 2022-08-26.