Address
Moscow, 4 Ilyinka St., Gostiny DvorOkhotny Ryad metro station, Kitay-gorod
Art Russia:
Academic Art Fair
September 24-27, 2026
Gostiny Dvor, Ilyinka 4, Moscow
The 2nd Contemporary Academic Art Fair is a new chapter in Russia’s largest art project, dedicated to the development of contemporary academic art.
The fair brings together artists, galleries, collectors, curators, representatives of museums, educational institutions, and cultural institutions, creating a space where academic tradition is revealed through the language of modernity.
The project showcases current trends in contemporary academic art while preserving the fundamental values of the art school: a high level of mastery, continuity between generations, and respect for cultural heritage. Here, classical education becomes the foundation for new artistic expressions, and tradition becomes part of a vibrant cultural process.
From September 24 to 27, 2026, Gostiny Dvor will once again become a meeting place for the professional community and a wide audience, combining a large-scale exhibition, special projects and a rich business program dedicated to the development of contemporary academic art.
4 DAYS
The main platform for contemporary academic art, bringing together artists, galleries, collectors, and representatives of cultural institutions.
100+
Participants
Leading artists, galleries, educational projects and cultural institutions in Russia and abroad
100+
Events
Lectures, discussions, meetings with artists, presentations, master classes, and special projects featuring leading representatives of the art industry.
100+
Children’s Area Works
Creative projects, workshops, interactive installations, and exhibitions created by young artists and children’s program participants.
Sections about the fair:
Ilyinka 4, Moscow
Gostiny Dvor
Ilyinka 4, Moscow
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Nowadays, Gostiny Dvor is a modern multifunctional space where cutting-edge events related to art, fashion, and business take place.
Event venue
Gostiny Dvor
Ilyinka 4, MoscowView map
Nowadays, Gostiny Dvor is a modern multifunctional space where cutting-edge events related to art, fashion, and business take place.
4 DAYS
Brought together gallerists, independent artists, collectors, and art market experts at a single venue in the center of Moscow.
105+
Workshops
Master classes for children and adults
120+
Speakers
Art forum: lectures and discussions featuring leading figures from the art industry.
100+
Exhibitors
Artists and gallerists from around the world were represented at the exhibition.
X
Project Team:
Vadim Lobov
co-founder of the Art Russia fair
Elizaveta Frolova
co-founder and director of the Art Russia fair
Larisa Udovichenko
program director of the Art Russia fair
Yurchenko Anastasia
head of SMM
Dovud Ahmadov
international manager
Anna Guselnikova
program directorate manager
