Ana-Teodora Kurkina

Throughout the Russian Revolution, painters documented the radical events happening around them. They also created jarring propaganda that told more about reality than official records.

The French Revolution is one of the most iconic events in history. It not only restructured the political order in Europe but also provided future generations with artistic inspiration.

One of the most famous painters of the 20th century, Kazimir Malevich defined the Russian avant-garde, invented Suprematism, and expanded the boundaries of abstract art.

The very notion of Orientalism evokes two intertwined concepts: the mysterious and subtle beauty that stands against Occidental rationality; and the idea of backwardness and barbarism imposed by Western colonialism.

How to capture the unstoppable world constantly in motion? Futurism answered this question, creating dynamic art and changing the world with its ideas – for better and worse.

Mathematics and art do not always intersect, but when they do, the results are often unpredictable and breathtaking. The Madí movement strives to combine geometrical patterns and artistic spirit.

Artists often have favorite subjects to which they return time and again. Ivan Aivazovsky painted the sea, inspiring a whole generation of European Romantic artists.

Art needs an outlet to influence people and challenge worldviews. The Paris Salon became one of the most influential exhibitions in Europe and shaped the way most current exhibitions function.