Monument to the disappeared civilization opened in Moscow Automatic translate

On October 25 in the capital, the installation of Kiev artists was opened, creating an intricate and unique “monument” of the Soviet era. Ilya and Emilia Kabakovs embodied in their work their vision of the past of the USSR, penetrated through with deep emotional feelings and thoughts about the reasons for the collapse of this “empire”.

Ukrainians were the first to feel their influence on themselves, since the installation participated in the Arsenal 2012 contemporary art biennale held this summer in Kiev. The Russians were familiar with the work of the authors thanks to their solo exhibitions, which were repeatedly held in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

According to the artists’ intention, the world should have installed in a deep basement devoid of windows and doors. This reinforces that sense of conflict between the real and the ideal, so characteristic of the Soviet era. However, for greater public comfort, the venue of the exhibition was the Red October Exhibition Gallery.

The tragedy of the struggle of an authoritarian society with the personal, deeply individual, which is hidden in every person, thanks to their work has become practically tangible. You can visit the exhibition until December 2.

Eve Istr