On 27 January, the II Art and Industry Exhibition-Forum "UNIQUE RUSSIA" opened in Moscow. The Gostiny Dvor exhibition centre presents a wide range of art projects: painting, jewellery, sculpture, architecture, folk arts and crafts, decorative and applied arts, historical and museum exposition, art photography, antiques. The year 2022 has been declared the Year of Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of Russia and the exhibition-forum is dedicated to: 1160-anniversary of Russian statehood; 350-anniversary of the Emperor ...

I made my first doll in January 2008. I remember well when I sat down at the computer to find a beautiful doll for my little daughter as a gift. Before I knew it, I was immersed in the wonderful and unknown world of the doll. At that moment the world around me changed, as if the doors to a new, desired and ...

"Toy Marquise Talks was the name of a popular column in a housewives' magazine at the beginning of the last century. It discussed the most pressing issues relating to the family, hygiene, child-rearing, family leisure activities and other ladies' things. The leisure time of the last century is what we're going to talk about today. And where else but at the Salon Historique with the title 'Fragrance of Time' can we get the most in-depth ...

In this video I will tell you how to make three-dimensional cardboard toys with your own hands. Materials and tools needed: Thick cardboard (1.5 mm) thin cardboard Threads Paint acrylic glue PVA Needle (or a miniature drill) Pencil simple scissors Brushes Knife stationery Sandpaper (or nail file) Felt stick Enjoy the creativity! Material was prepared by Alexandra Tiunova  

The tradition of Christmas exhibitions by Marina Tsolakovna Azizian, artist and curator of the exhibition The Light of Christmas, has existed for more than 20 years. The artist creates new works and invites colleagues to share their own. There are no special conditions for the selection of exhibits, the main thing is to maintain the magical mood inherent in the bright holiday of Christmas. These chamber-like, cosy exhibits embody the old traditions of homes where people wait and prepare for the holiday, believe in ...

Today we are going to introduce you to one-of-a-kind realistic characters by British artist Annie Montgomery Annie was born and lives in Dorset, England. She studied stone carving, design and jewellery making. During her studies she developed a passion for creating characters from vintage finds and antique materials. The artist is particularly thrilled with her children's drawings, which give birth to incredible ...

In this master class, you will learn how to sew an interior, textile doll - Fly. Have fun creating! Material was prepared by Anastasia Golenieva    

The editors of the Daily Doll News Online Edition are preparing an extensive list of the best author's works of 2021: Top 100 - dolls, masters, projects. The works were evaluated according to the following criteria: artistry, composition, colour solution, originality and expressiveness of the image. In the Top 100, along with the works of internationally recognised masters, will get authors - "discovery of the year" and quite newcomers who have justified the title of "successful start". So that we ...

"For as long as I can remember, I have been drawing everywhere. I wanted to study fashion design, but became a railway engineer". Ima Naroditskaya was passionate about ballet, sports, literature, attended a painting studio and then a theatre studio where marionette puppets were the actors from her childhood. Her parents felt that the profession should be a serious one, so Ima graduated from the Railway Transport Institute. While working in her profession, Ima ...

The Union of Cultures Creative Association, with the support of the V.V. Mayakovsky Centre for Art and Music of the Central State Pedagogical Library, presents the Christmas exhibition "Reflection of a Star" as part of the Festival "Christmas Mystery". As part of the Christmas Mystery Festival, the Union of Cultures Creative Association presents the Christmas exhibition Reflections of the Star. The Star of Bethlehem, symbol of the birth of Christ, faith and hope in the miracle of Christmas, lives in the soul of every person. The reflection of this light can be seen in a child's humble drawing and in the work of a mature artist.