This year, for the first time in 15 years, the State Hermitage has brought to Moscow a previously unseen exhibition from its own funds. The exposition is dedicated to the ceremonial and everyday life of the Russian Court - one of the most magnificent royal courts in Europe. Works of painting and graphics, archival documents, samples of weapons, items made of precious metals were presented. But, the main exhibits are costumes and ...

Today we will talk about the author who creates porcelain masterpieces. A girl from Siberia, Marina Bychkova, in love with dolls since early childhood, became the creator of articulated porcelain maidens, the founder of the world famous Enchanted Doll brand. Marina was born in Russia, in the city of Novokuznetsk, in 1982. And in her own words, she is proud of her Russian origin. The family moved to Canada when Marina was ...

Interview with Gaudir Season 3 Winner Macaela Wenger. Michaela, you live in Italy, in Perugia ... were you born there or moved there due to circumstances ?! Can you tell us in a few words about your childhood: who are your parents, teachers, where did you study, who are you by profession? I was born in Romania in Galati and moved to Italy after graduating from high ...

 DRAFT LETTER FROM LANCRE. STORY CONTINUED: "Pumpkins and More" Good afternoon, dear readers. It has already become a good tradition to tell you something new every week about our beloved Sheep and the lives of their inhabitants. Today we will tell you a little about the flora and fauna of Pupzelle, using the example of the one that can be found bypassing the farm of the real WITCH. I think you've heard about ...

Mythological images of the master. Forest Rogers was born in 1961 into a creative family of artists. The sculptor recalls how, as a child, her mother drew paper dolls-trolls, nymphs and alien creatures for her. The girl grew up in a creative environment full of muses and fabulous secrets. Talking about her grandmother's house, "which looked like a time machine," Forest recalls that her favorite attraction was ...

DRAFT LETTER FROM LANCRE. STORY CONTINUED: "Magic stones" Today the Chief Architect of our project, Natalia Bocharova, will tell you about magic stones. The magic field in the vicinity of the Ovtsepiks is very dense. Perhaps it is the high level of residual magic that the kingdom owes to the fact that it contains at least two exits to other dimensions. In the recent past, elves living ...

The formula for success from PopovySISTERS is to love what you do. Twin sisters Ekaterina and Elena Popovs create real masterpieces in their home near St. Petersburg. Their works conquered the fashion world and were recognized as real art objects. The British progressive platform INFRINGE has made a film about the work of the sisters. The PopovySISTERS doll lives with Elon Musk! A handmade translucent cyber-goddess graced the singer's album cover ...

ArtAi - a quirk, a hobby or an original idea in the gallery's business? Let's figure it out together! To explain the idea of holding a puppet exhibition far from civilization, in Gorny Altai, it is important to tell about this place. ArtAi - gallery is located in Gorny Altai at the Tsarskaya Okhota tourist complex. The place itself is unique. On the banks of the beautiful Katun River, a suspension bridge is installed, abutting ...

Today we will introduce you to the puppet master Anna Loginova. Anna says about herself: “I am one of those who have a life at the age of 40, not that it begins, but, for sure, it changes abruptly. As a child, I did not play with dolls, but I sewed clothes for them. I loved going to Ali Baba's cave - my grandmother's wardrobe. V ...

DRAFT LETTER FROM LANCRE. STORY CONTINUED: "LADIES 'SECRETS" My respect, dear readers. Today I will tell you how I dressed my two favorites, Mother Vetrovosk and Magrat. Puppetry Craftsmen know about “Empty Troubles”, which cannot be avoided. When the search begins - EXACTLY THE PIECE OF WHICH EXACTLY WAS AND COVERED THE EYES IN THE PAST YEAR. So you can not ...