Patrons: opening reception of 'Revolution: Russian Art 1917-1932'
Tuesday 7 February 2017 6.30 - 8.30pm
Main Galleries, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly
Free, booking required. Patrons only.
Revolution: Russian Art 1917–1932
We invite RA Patrons to celebrate the formal opening of 'Revolution: Russian Art 1917-1932'.
Taking inspiration from a remarkable exhibition shown in Russia just before Stalin’s clampdown, Revolution: Russian Art 1917-1932 will mark the historic centenary of the revolution by focusing on the 15-year period between 1917 and 1932, when possibilities seemed limitless and Russian art flourished across every medium.
This far-ranging exhibition will – for the first time – survey the entire artistic landscape of post-revolutionary Russia, encompassing Kandinsky’s boldly innovative compositions, the dynamic abstractions of Malevich and the Suprematists, and the emergence of Socialist Realism, which would come to define Communist art as the only style accepted by the regime. Revolutionary in their own right, together these works capture both the idealistic aspirations and the harsh reality of the revolution and its aftermath.
As an RA Patron, we offer you exclusive access to the opening receptions of the RA's exhibitions. Silver, Gold and Platinum Patrons are invited to attend four, six or all opening receptions respectively, as part of their annual membership benefits.