New East Digital Archive

Russian Art

33 artists reimagine Moscow’s coat of arms for the 21st century

33 artists reimagine Moscow’s coat of arms for the 21st century

Rus Khasanov’s mesmerising paint droplets appear effortless — but take months of work

Rus Khasanov’s mesmerising paint droplets appear effortless — but take months of work

Meet the artists grappling with the never-ending battle between light and darkness

Meet the artists grappling with the never-ending battle between light and darkness

Find out why this art-activist is leaving braids of human hair on the St Petersburg metro

Find out why this art-activist is leaving braids of human hair on the St Petersburg metro

Robot woodpeckers are coming to take over St Petersburg

Robot woodpeckers are coming to take over St Petersburg

This mesmerising digital art film imagines a future where your computer comes to life

This mesmerising digital art film imagines a future where your computer comes to life

This Russian artist is creating a silent sanctuary in the heart of Moscow

This Russian artist is creating a silent sanctuary in the heart of Moscow

Yekaterinburg mayor promises punishment after city workers tarmac over freshly-painted modern art

Yekaterinburg mayor promises punishment after city workers tarmac over freshly-painted modern art

These mind-bending photos bring Inception to life in Russia

These mind-bending photos bring Inception to life in Russia

In the face of official censure, Russia’s LGBTQ artists prove that their country has always been queer

In the face of official censure, Russia’s LGBTQ artists prove that their country has always been queer

These mesmerising origami patterns will give you goosebumps

These mesmerising origami patterns will give you goosebumps

Meet the Russian scientists growing masterpieces from microbes

Meet the Russian scientists growing masterpieces from microbes

The Hermitage will curate Russia’s Venice Biennale pavilion in art world first

The Hermitage will curate Russia’s Venice Biennale pavilion in art world first

Russian Museum launches new souvenir range dedicated to stolen painting

Russian Museum launches new souvenir range dedicated to stolen painting

Russian artist Vera Shimunia is creating stunning landscapes with a needle and thread

Russian artist Vera Shimunia is creating stunning landscapes with a needle and thread

Discover the futuristic urban art hidden under a frozen lake in Vladivostok

Discover the futuristic urban art hidden under a frozen lake in Vladivostok

This Russian artist wants your blood. Literally

This Russian artist wants your blood. Literally

You can now wear perfume inspired by Tretyakov Gallery's most popular paintings

You can now wear perfume inspired by Tretyakov Gallery’s most popular paintings