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Symbols of freedom and equality: whom the paintings "Hope-II" and "The Edge" are dedicated to

Symbols of freedom and equality: whom the paintings "Hope-II" and "The Edge" are dedicated to
Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA
24.01.2025

At the National Centre RUSSIA, until February 2, visitors can explore a unique exposition of works by young artists and view paintings, photographs, art objects, and sculptures created by authors from Russia, China, India, Brazil, Ethiopia, and Iran. Each piece is imbued with a special meaning, with artists using their work to respond to significant challenges of modern times.

Indian artist Yogesh Kumar, a student of the Kala Bhavana Institute of Fine Arts at Visva-Bharati University, presents a series of works at the exposition dedicated to the issue of social inequality. In the painting "Hope-II," we see several symbolic images: a luxurious armchair, a transparent figure of a person sitting on it, and a paper boat. Each of these elements can be interpreted in different ways, yet the overall meaning of the work is quite clear. The artist wants to help those who are deprived of financial support and all kinds of class privileges from birth. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

The work "Hope-II" is complemented by a series titled "The Edge." It addresses the theme of injustice and invites viewers to reflect on free will and the opposition between individuality and society.

"These paintings are like a quest — I enjoy guessing what each symbol or even the choice of colors might mean. Everything here matters. The paintings by Indian and African artists are the most fascinating for me at this exposition," shared Valeria Smirnova, a guest of the National Centre RUSSIA. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

"Legacy for the Future" is a large-scale project by the National Centre RUSSIA, supporting the idea of a multinational dialogue about the future of the world, with humanity at its core. The exposition showcases works by young artists who reflect on the present, express their perspectives on past events, and contemplate the future through their art.

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