Opening of the exhibition "NIGHT LIFE, STAGE LIFE AND EVERYDAY LIFE BY RUSSIA’S MODERN MASTERS"
Thursday, September 11, 2014, Gallery Shchukin had the pleasure to present to the public part of the private collection of Marina and Nikolay Shchukin dedicated to Russia’s Modern Masters. The exhibition "Night Life, Stage Life and Everyday Life » by Russia’s Modern Masters", showing a selection of works from the beginning of the twentieth century till the early thirties, gives a fresh look on the Russian avant-garde.
The inauguration at 4 avenue Matignon, attracted many collectors, Parisians and international visitors who were very impressed by the paintings and drawings of these Russian artists influenced mostly by the French painting. The event was enriched by the presence of exhibition curator Matthew Drutt, who came exceptionally from New York, and the owners of the gallery, Marina and Nikolay Shchukin. They were pleased to welcome the many present visitors and discuss with them about the artists and the works on display.