Picture gallery (Vladivostok) - pure art

Art has always been an important part of everyone's lifea cultural person, through which he can come into contact with the beautiful. That is why museums and galleries, various kinds of exhibitions have always been an integral part in the life of any people.

The heritage of the people

And his cultural heritage can trulyproud of the Russian people, who withstood very much in the course of their centuries-old history. The Russian peasant, the peasant, had to endure both the outrage of the feudal lords, the complete enslavement, and the numerous wars in which he had to participate, and the strife, and state reforms. All this formed a Russian identity, unlike others, and was reflected in museums and galleries.

In this article we will talk about the pearl of the Russian Far East, which is an art gallery. Vladivostok received it for some merit before the government.

A bit of history

Not much is said about the history of this monument of architecture. But every inhabitant of the city knows for sure that the favorite gallery was opened by the code.

1966, June 29, is usually considered the date whenan art gallery opened. Vladivostok, more precisely all its inhabitants, gathered at its opening. However, not many people know that excellent specimens and popular collections of the gallery were replenished long before this date.

Before the Seaside Art Gallery was opened(Vladivostok), back in the 30s, on the basis of the art department at the museum named after VK Arseniev, hundreds of original objects of painting and graphics were collected from different museums, in particular, Moscow and St. Petersburg. And as in time the collection grew and grew, it was necessary to create a special gallery for these exhibits. After all, they could spoil or disappear.

The collection was also replenished on the opening day. Some Russian museums presented the museum with delightful paintings as a gift.

And for today the picture gallery(Vladivostok), whose exhibitions are visited by all residents of the city, has expanded so much that it can easily compete not only with other museums in Russia, but also with the world.

Pearl of the Russian Far East

Primorsky Picture Gallery of Vladivostok is familiarall the name "cultural pearl of the Russian Far East". Naturally, this is no accident. In fact, this gallery is the only building in the entire region that stores unique collections consisting of Russian, Soviet and West European paintings of the XVIII-XX centuries. And this is not all, because here the visitor can find not only unique exhibits, but also objects of decorative and applied art.

Picture gallery (Vladivostok is very proudthis) - the only art museum in the province, which presents the most unique collections with a rich history. This is a museum that is oriented to different age groups.

Gallery building

The building of the gallery can be considered an architectural monument, the author of which is Bazievsky, a famous military engineer. The building was built in 1899-1903.

The State Picture Gallery (Vladivostok),more precisely, its central building, is located in the historic part of the city, near the Marine and Railway Station, the VK Arseniev Museum and the central square of Vladivostok.

The very same picture gallery of Vladivostok has several departments. Here the visitor will find:

• Russian art of the XVIII-XX century.
• Icons and church utensils.
• Soviet art.
• The art of seaside painters.

Now the main exhibition is defined in nine halls, in which more than 150 unique works are presented.

Modern Services

Naturally, in our age of technology museums andThe galleries must also change, since the modern person does not already accept the former services. Today, in the modern gallery, visitors are presented QR-codes to thirty copies, which are exhibited in the exhibition hall. This new format will expand over time. Also visitors to the Vladivostok Art Gallery can enjoy free Wi-Fi in every hall of the building. And thanks to the new application, each visitor, at his own request, can purchase a personal guide in his mobile device. And this is not only an affordable, but also the best way to reach out to modern youth.

What can you see here?

The picture gallery of Vladivostok is known for its exhibitions, here the visitor can admire:

• portraits and landscapes in the Russian art of the XVIII century;
• paintings of famous Russian artists of the XVIII-XIX centuries;
• masterpieces of Western European masters.

Also the gallery opens its doors for students and schoolchildren, conducting special courses and lectures on such topics as:

• The main style trends in art.
• Old Russian art.
• Features of Russian portrait.
• Russian architecture in antiquity and today.
• Orthodox icons.
• Russian landscapes.

There is also a public library in the building, where every curious person can find the information that interests him.

At last

The State Art Gallery of Vladivostok -it is the pride of not only the city, but the whole country, since everything is done here so that everyone can come into contact with art. And art is an affordable way for a person's cultural and personal development. So, having visited Vladivostok, do not forget to visit this place.