FROM RUSSIA WITH ART

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RUSSIAN FILM WEEK IN HONG KONG

MARCH 18-25th , 2015

 

THE RUSSIAN FILM WEEK will take place in Hong Kong as part of the Festival of Russian Culture in Hong Kong. 

This event is presented by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Consulate General of the Russian Federation in the Hong Kong and Producer Center Kinofest with the venue sponsored by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Government of Hong Kong. 

The Russian Film Week 2015 hosts a star-studded cast of Russian cinematographers: Evgeniy Abyzov, Mikhail Gorevoy, Pavel Derevyanko, Maria Smolnikova, Vladimir Sterzhakov, Artem Tkachenko.

 

The programme includes seven new 2014 Russian movies:

CHAMPIONS, director Dmitriy Dyuzhev, 

Artem Aksenenko, Aleksey Vakulov, Emil Nikogosian

March 19 at 7.30 pm 

VASILISA, director Anton Sivers

March 20 at 5.00 pm 

FORT ROSS, director Yuriy Moroz

March 21 at 7.30 pm 

SPIRAL, director Andrey Volgin

March 22 at 7.30 pm 

SPEAK OF THE DEVIL, director Evgeniy Abyzov

March 23 at 7.30 pm 

22 MINUTES, director Vasiliy Serikov

March 25 at 7.30 pm 

 

All film screenings will be held at CINEMA, HONG KONG FILM ARCHIVE at 50 LEY KING ROAD, SAI WAN HO, HONG KONG.

FREE ADMISSION.

Films are shown in Russian language with English subtitles.


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«Dance of the Sun»

Group Exhibition of Contemporary Russian Artists

 

“Dance of the Sun” is a group exhibition of four contemporary female Russian artists. Olga Larionova, Olesya Svirskaya & Evgenia Knyazeva present the exhibition that has a symbolic meaning & depicts Russian folklore art, traditions and festivals that render the joy of life of humankind with music and dance. The optimism towards life is fully conveyed in artists’ use of vivid colour and dynamic gesture and movement of the people. They cover the elements of traditional folklores and mythical stories and put them into a contemporary context.

Red Square Gallery 

Shop G107B, The Repulse Bay Arcade, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong

Exhibition Period: March 5th – May 31st, 2015


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“Theater. Seasons”

 

Exhibition of prominent contemporary Russian artists, Irina Kotova & Dmitry Schurbin.

 

“Theater. Seasons” exhibition presents the artworks of two young, but already famous Russian contemporary artists: Irina Kotova & Dmitry Schurbin. Their artworks embody the folk art tradition and impresses the viewers with its meticulous detail and romantic, delicate atmosphere.

Irina Kotova is an established Russian artist with amazing techniques and distinct personal style, one of the leaders in Russias contemporary art world, enjoying world recognition. 

For Dmitry Schurbin, artistic creation is the center of his life. Highly recognized by his signature playful narrative style that tells stories with diverse themes, he wittily creates imageries of mysteries and wonders that fantastically intertwined with the reality. His paintings are convincingly realistic yet imaginative. His artworks are romantic and fantasy-laden, emanating a sense of serenity, cheerfulness and pure glee. The poetic and sweet mood is delivered though the harmonious and delightful colours and the intimacy of the subjects.

Red Square Gallery

1A Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

Exhibition Period: March 12th – May 31st, 2015


 

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SOVIET PIN-UP

Erarta Galleries Hong Kong is proud to present Soviet Pin-up, a solo exhibition of Russian-based artist, Valery Barykin.

Known for his unique style, Valery Barykin’s prints contrast the aesthetes of the beloved American Pin-Up culture and its heightened sexuality with the sharp-edged and saturated colours of Soviet Russia’s propaganda posters. 

Erarta Gallery

159 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

March 05th — May 09th, 2015


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THE FESTIVAL OF RUSSIAN CULTURE IN HONG KONG

THE HORN ORCHESTRA OF RUSSIA.

APRIL 01st, 2015 (Wed) at 20:00

Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall

‘AN UNUSUAL CONCERT’

PUPPET SHOW BY THE FAMOUS OBRAZTSOV PUPPET THEATRE FROM MOSCOW

APRIL 7, 8, 9th, 2015 (Tue, Wed, Thur) at 19:30

Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall 

 

A GALA OF RUSSIAN DANCE 

by Siberia Academic Dance Company 

 

APRIL 11, 12th, 2015 (Sat, Sun) at 20:00

Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall

Tickets available at all URBTIX outlets.

For more information please visit: 

http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/program_767.html