The Art Museum (Sochi) has been operating since 1988 and is located in a building with unique architecture reminiscent of Greek temples. The collection includes more than one and a half thousand paintings and objects of high artistic value.
History
The Art Museum (Sochi) was founded on the basis of the city Exhibition Hall, where works of fine art were exhibited. The building was erected in 1936, according to the project of the outstanding architect I. V. Zholtovsky. For many years, the building housed the administration - the City Committee of the CPSU.
Since 1971, the premises have been given over to the museum exposition in order to preserve the artistic values and history of the city of Sochi. In 1972, reconstruction began, the building received the federal status of an architectural monument. During the period of restoration work, scientific and exhibition activities continued.
In 1988, according to the order of the Ministry of Culture, the Exhibition Hall was transformed into an Art Museum. To date, the territory of the museum covers an area of about 0.67 hectares, 1537 square meters have been allocated for halls with a permanent exhibition, and 200 square meters for storage facilities. The building, decorated with a portico with columns at the entrance, has three floors with high ceilings and spacious exhibition halls, where unique works of fine art are displayed.
The Art Museum (Sochi) has a collection of 5054 items, it presents canvases in different genres, techniques and manner, characteristic of the time in which they were created and demonstrate the best works of artists - witnesses of history. The chronology of materials begins from the 2nd century and reaches the present day, paintings and objects of applied art from different centuries are collected.
Permanent exhibition
The Art Museum (Sochi) carries out exhibition activities in all its diversity. The permanent exhibition consists of sections:
- Russian art of the period of 19-21 centuries. The exhibition presents paintings by such masters as I. K. Aivazovsky, V. D. Polenov, I. I. Shishkin, V. I. Zarubin and others.
- Silver and edged weapons of the period of antiquity. The section is based on archaeological finds discovered during excavations carried out in the upper reaches of the Mzymta River. The found materials were united under the general name - "Mzymta treasure". It included household items, weapons, horse harness, made of silver and other metals, with a rich delicate decor. Most of them belong to the Sarmatian and Greek peoples who inhabited the lands of the Black Sea region.
- Painting of the 20th century, where paintings with the theme "Russian expanses" are combined. Large collection of paintings in various techniquesperformance, reflecting the beauty of Russian nature.
- Graphics of the 19th-21st centuries. The exhibition hall presents the works of V. A. Serov "Portrait of a Woman", B. M. Kustodiev "Seated Nude", several watercolor works by M. K. Sokolov and other artists.
Exhibitions
Monthly the Art Museum (Sochi) holds exhibitions and other cultural events. Usually active activity begins with the advent of the tourist season in the city. Last year, 2016, residents and guests were invited to thematic openings, such as “Your back is all white. Based on the works of P. Kulinich”, where photographs by O. Khirsanova dedicated to the Day of Laughter were demonstrated. Also in May, the Kuban Museum Festival was held and the performance "Museum Masterpieces" was organized. On May 24, the All-Russian Design Forum and other events took place.
For the current year, 2017, an equally interesting program will be prepared, the main character of which will be the Art Museum (Sochi). Exhibitions, festivals, forums, quizzes will create an atmosphere of celebration of culture and history.
For kids
Each exhibition hall of the Sochi Art Museum becomes a treasure for the younger generation. Excursions aimed at schoolchildren bring a lot of new and interesting things to children's knowledge about their hometown, country, talk about the value of art paintings as a reflection of the time and personality of the master. Excursions adapted to age are offered for each school groupvisitor. The topics of the stories are varied, often knowledge is presented in a playful and interactive form, which is more quickly remembered and causes active participation of young listeners.
Museum guides lead the public not only through the exhibition halls, but also along the city streets, where there are many memorable places and sculptural works.
Tour topics:
- Overview of all halls.
- How to look at and understand the picture.
- Find the painting from the fragment.
- The Wanderers.
- The theme of the mysterious in art.
- Architectural monuments and many others.
Useful information
Art Museum (Sochi), address: Kurortny Ave, building 1. Contact phone: +7 (862) 62-29-85.
The cost of visiting the permanent exhibition is 100 rubles, discounts are provided for privileged categories of citizens (schoolchildren, students, pensioners).
Working hours:
- On weekdays (Mon-Fri), as well as on Sunday - from 10:00 to 17:30.
- Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00,
- Day off at the museum - Monday.
