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Alexander is a Russian landscape photographer known for capturing streets, wastelands, yards, and panel buildings. His photography offers a unique perspective on the vastness of Russia, spanning from the Golden Ring to the Far East, from Yamal to Sochi. Alexander's photo projects have gained international recognition, with successful exhibitions worldwide and his works featured in museum and private collections. He has been a member of the agency Photographer.ru since 2004.

In Alexander's landscapes, there is always a human presence according to the author, a landscape loses its meaning without traces of human life. He strives for balance in his compositions, ensuring everything in the frame is harmoniously connected. His style exudes a cosmic detachment, creating a distinct artistic atmosphere. His works have been published in magazines such as "Esquire," "Afisha MIR," "Newsweek". In 2018, he was honored to be included in the Russian Investment Art Rating "49ART," representing exceptional contemporary artists under 50 years old.

A personalized perspective on contemporary art by the creator of the gallery, Dmitry Vashesnikov. Dmitry is the founder and art director of the conceptual haircut school DEMETRIUS and the training center "Dengi v Industrii Krasoty" ("Money in the Beauty Industry").

The gallery serves as a loft-style art space, encompassing 120 square meters of art installations, lectures, workshops, and encounters with creative and media personalities. The gallery presents works by talented Russian artists.

"Pugashki" is a delightful children's animated series based on the "Incredible Adventures of Pugashki" book series, conceived by Anton Kalinkin. Premiering in 2021, the show aims to develop self-awareness among children aged 3 to 6, presenting exercises in a playful and relaxed manner to help them conquer fear on their journey to success.

The series focuses on enhancing cognitive skills in preschoolers and is available in three languages – Russian, English, and Chinese. It follows the adventures of four small heroes, the Pugashki, who are descendants of enchanting fairy-tale creatures. These magical wizard friends protect their beloved forest and assist its inhabitants in overcoming their fears.

PureSense is a Russian fragrance brand manufactured by visually impaired artisans under the guidance of its founder, Ekaterina Zinchenko. Founded in 2020, the project brought together its team via social media and subsequently provided 9 months of perfume art training to each member. Through their uniquely crafted scents, every participant shared their personal stories of sensations and aromas, offering a chance to perceive the world in a slightly different way.

The brand's core concept revolves around "Aromas of States," built on the influence of scents on our neurophysiology. Presently, there are three distinct aromas – one for each perfumer on the team: Tranquility, Freedom, and Inspiration – addressing essential aspects often sought in the 21st century. PureSense marks the first and only public endeavor that integrates visually impaired individuals into the world of perfume art. This initiative stands as a distinctive socio-creative project, introducing a fresh perspective to the world of fragrances.

This unique performance comprises four monoplays in one, directed by Ruzanna Movsesyan, with its grand premiere at the Vnutri Space on December 27. While remaining faithful to Pushkin's tales, the adaptation brings a fresh perspective to the stage design, presenting each fairy tale as an exhibition hall from various cultures worldwide. The production showcases the talents of four actresses: Tatyana Veselkina, Anna Kovaleva, Tatyana Matyukhova, and Daria Semenova, each delivering their own individual solo performance, enchanting the audience with delightful fairy tales.

The fairy tales are ingeniously presented in diverse genres. "The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish" embraces a Japanese style with elements of kabuki theater. "The Tale of the Dead Princess" is an enchanting journey into the world of fairy tales, with a traditional retro-style of children's theater set in an Egyptian ambiance. "The Tale of the Golden Cockerel" creatively fuses imagery from ancient Rome, blending satire and tragedy. Lastly, "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" brings elements of Ancient Greece with a delightful touch of stand-up comedy. This premiere was held on December 27, 2023.

Qari Qris, which translates from Georgian as "the wind blows," is a jewelry brand founded in 2015. It focuses on crafting jewelry made in Russia using precious metals. The jewelry is made in a large production facility by professional jewelers. In September 2020, the first store was opened in Moscow, which was nominated for the "Interior Plus Design Russian Project" award.

The brand minimizes the use of 3D modeling and modern technologies, choosing to hand-carve jewelry models in jeweler's wax, which are then cast, refined in metal, and sent for production to be replicated. Their design philosophy centers around embracing soft, curved lines, which closely resemble elements found in nature and the human form.

The series of books "Chitatel Rodilsya!" ("A Reader is Born!") presents enchanting nursery rhymes and poems by contemporary authors, published by the Book House of Anastasia Orlova publishing house. Manufactured from sturdy cardboard with rounded edges, they are perfect for young readers to touch, feel, and even try on their teeth.

With 19 captivating titles, the series features delightful, memorable texts complemented by vibrant illustrations. Collaborating with esteemed contemporary illustrators like Olga Ionaitis, Valery Dmitriuk, Diana Lapshina, Alla Belova, Oksana Baturina, Yulia Gukova, the publishing house serves as an ideal introduction to poetry for children.

Revolver is a young theater troupe composed of recent graduates from Moscow's theatrical universities. Founded and directed by Sergey Vlasov, their main concept revolves around selecting dramatic material and synthesizing new drama with diverse realms of contemporary art. Many of their productions are aimed at teenagers.

The theater addresses poignant and relevant themes. In their primary performance, "Snegurochka" ("Snow Maiden"), the spotlight shifts from the Snow Maiden herself to the people - the Berendey, who broke their covenant with the gods and lost their blessings for a long 15 years. Their diverse repertoire also features the eccentric comedy "Komary i Drugie Klouny" ("Mosquitoes and Other Clowns"), delving into the world of mosquitoes and humans and "Rybiy Glaz" ("Fish Eye"), a portrayal of children and parents in the '90s era.