Let’s Talk About the Art Nouveau Era in the Russian Empire

Let’s Talk About the Art Nouveau Era in the Russian Empire

This Sunday, we’ll explore the era of Art Nouveau in the Russian Empire and the main artists of that time — Vrubel, Serov, Vasnetsov, Kustodiev, and others.

We’ll discuss:

• How did Vrubel create a Russian fantasy universe?

• Who shaped the modern image of St. Petersburg, and is it true that until the early 20th century it wasn’t considered beautiful?

• How did Mir Iskusstva (“World of Art”) form a new aesthetic and become the springboard for the avant-garde?

• How did Art Nouveau combine a futuristic vision with a return to medieval guild traditions?

• And how did Diaghilev conquer the European audience?

The lecture will be given by Vadim Nasledov, PhD in History, lecturer, and public speaker.