The results of the exposition "Legacy for the Future" were summarized et the National Centre RUSSIA

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On February 3, the National Centre RUSSIA hosted the panel discussion "A Space of Opportunities for Young Artists in Russia: Rethinking the Future," where the results of the International Exposition of Artists "Legacy for the Future" were reviewed.

Deputy Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Sergei Pershin highly praised the role of the "Legacy for the Future" exposition in terms of cultural development and international cooperation in this field.

"I would like to express my gratitude for the excellent organization of the 'Legacy for the Future' exposition and convey the sincere admiration of Russia’s Minister of Culture, Olga Lyubimova, who personally visited the exposition and shared her impressions on her Telegram channel. The state is interested in supporting expositions of young artists because these expositions reflect current social trends, showcase national culture and artistic features, and capture the spirit of the present time. And, of course, we should not forget that art is also one of the tools of international diplomacy," noted Sergei Pershin.

Over the course of three months, the "Legacy for the Future" exposition was visited by more than 110,000 people.

"Despite cultural differences, emotions and feelings are universal for everyone, and it was very important for us to uncover this in our project. The exposition ran for three months, during which it welcomed more than 110,000 visitors. We have received incredible feedback about the exposition — both verbal and written. We are very happy that this was a success and grateful to all the young artists who took part. We are now preparing a large catalogue — a kind of tangible legacy summarizing the results of the exposition. I hope that very soon, everyone will be able to see and appreciate it," said Olesya Malevannaya, Head of the Laboratory for Cultural and Educational Projects at the National Centre RUSSIA.

The curator of the "Legacy for the Future" exposition, Rector of the Ilya Repin St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, Semyon Mikhaylovsky, also highlighted the shared interests of young artists within the diversity of world cultures.

"We designed the exposition like a puzzle, and in some places, the pieces fit together in an incredibly precise way — through ideas, concepts, and atmosphere. This compatibility moved us deeply because artists from different countries think about the same things and experience similar emotions. The exposition is largely about national identity. As we think about the future and move toward it, we must not forget what connects us to our country and our culture," said Semyon Mikhaylovsky.

The International Art Exposition "Legacy for the Future" opened at the National Centre RUSSIA on November 4 as part of the launch of the International Symposium "Inventing the Future."

"We have seen how different the visions of participants from various art schools are regarding what the future holds for us, yet how similar the issues that young artists from different countries raise in their works are. I would like to thank the National Centre RUSSIA for the hospitality it provides and for the projects it brings to life within its walls," noted the moderator of the discussion, Executive Secretary of the Creative Council of the International Competition for Young Artists "Picture of the World," Alexei Lebedev.

The exposition featured more than 250 artworks in various techniques — from painting to video art — created by talented young artists from six countries: Russia, China, India, Brazil, Ethiopia, and Iran.

The central work was a scaled-down replica of the "Son of the Earth" sculpture, depicting a sleeping infant, located in the Gobi Desert. Its author is Dong Shubing, one of the prominent figures in contemporary Chinese art.

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