Culture

Day of Ukrainian Literature in Volyn's Peresopnytsia

The Most Amazing Architects in the World

How many truly talented and famous architects do you know? Their work is in demand all over the world, they are admired and proud that they have graced a certain city with their attention. We will…

Sherry Tasting and More

This month, works by the famous contemporary photographer René Burri are on display in Rotterdam. Spain, however, invites you to take a break from high art and try some sherry. Also, at the beginning…

Drawings and Landscapes of May

In May, art lovers should consider visiting England: a major exhibition 'Italian Renaissance Drawing' is taking place in London, and a new exhibition of 'political' Picasso 'Peace and Freedom' is in…

Turkish baths – exoticism and health benefits

One of the most popular types of recreation in Russia is going with friends to a sauna or bathhouse. Therefore, there are many such establishments in the northern capital of our country. In addition…

Fashion Dolls and Gladiators

In April, European museums are taken over by artists of the late 19th – early 20th centuries, symbolists and avant-gardists of all stripes. Particularly notable are Belgium, where two exhibitions…

Paintings for Wine Tasting

An exhibition of variations on Velázquez's 'Las Meninas' recently opened at the Prado in Madrid: since it is impossible to surpass 'Las Meninas,' artists from different eras have tried either to…

Myths and reality of learning tecktonik

Difficulties of Translating the 'Divine Comedy' from Italian into Russian

Originally, Dante Alighieri's immortal work was simply called 'Comedy'. It became 'Divine' later, thanks to Giovanni Boccaccio. In the title, the author himself adhered to the stable medieval poetic…

Europe Attracts with Graphic Art

In March, there are relatively few new 'painting' exhibitions in European museums, but many graphic art and sculpture. The Austrian watercolor 'hidden treasures' in Vienna are echoed by the…

El Greco's 'Apostles' Leave Toledo

Against the backdrop of cultural events in Europe, two small exhibitions in northern Italy stand out: avant-garde artists from the Aimé Maeght collection in Ferrara and English Pre-Raphaelites in…

Salt Miracle from Poland

A few years ago, many countries around the world saw a trend of competitions to choose 'seven wonders' – by analogy with the ancient seven wonders of the world. Poland was not left out. A survey to…