Joseph Brodsky – On Ukrainian Independence

On 27.02.201727.02.2017 By Sergey ArmeyskovIn Art, Poetry, Russian Art1 Comment

I’ve come across the best translation of this Brodsky’s poem by Artem Serebrennikov. Continue reading “Joseph Brodsky – On Ukrainian Independence” →

The Art of Ad: Russia’s ‘Imperial’ Bank Ads

On 24.01.201724.01.2017 By Sergey ArmeyskovIn Art, History1 Comment

In the world where art turned into advertising, ads became art

Captain Obviov

I remember I used to watch the ‘Imperial’ bank (1990-1999) ads on Russian TV in the 90s. The bank is now as dead as Julius Caesar (RIP) but the ads remain. Here are the ones with English subtitles. Actually there’s more of them. Enjoy! Continue reading “The Art of Ad: Russia’s ‘Imperial’ Bank Ads” →

Exhibition of Ivan Aivazovsky

On 20.11.201620.11.2016 By Sergey ArmeyskovIn Art, Exhibitions, Russian Art, Russian PaintersLeave a comment

Ivan Aivazovsky - Manoeuvres of the Black Sea Fleet in 1849 (1886). Oil on canvas. — Ivan Aivazovsky – Manoeuvres of the Black Sea Fleet in 1849 (1886). Oil on canvas.

This Thursday I’ve finally visited the exhibition of Ivan Aivazovsky (1817-1900) in the Tretyakov Gallery devoted to the 200th anniversary of his birth. Continue reading “Exhibition of Ivan Aivazovsky” →