Artists Against the Kremlin

Since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Russian art world has faced a surge in censorship. Artists whose work opposes the current regime have faced suppression and even imprisonment. Yet these artists continue to create, with their work often unseen within Russia or by the wider world.

Artists Against the Kremlin makes that protest art visible, affirming the existence of a broad anti-war movement, in and outside Russia. First collected in large-scale anti-war and dissident art exhibition featuring over 100 works by Russian-speaking artists opposing war and authoritarianism held in Amsterdam in August 2024, the images in the book highlight the hope and creativity that can be found in the face of violence and oppression. 

At this event, hear from exhibition curator Vladimir Shalamov and The Moscow Times publisher Alexander Gubsky about how protest art has played a political role from Tsarist Russia to the present day. 

About Artists Against the Kremlin

This catalogue, created by the All Rights Reversed Gallery in collaboration with The Moscow Times, collects artwork from over 100 artists alongside the story behind the exhibition, curatorial essays, and personal insights from the artists through in-depth interviews.

The first volume includes works by Nadya Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot), Linor Goralik, Sasha Skochilenko, Pavel Krisevich, Danila Tkachenko, Philippenzo, Victor Melamed, Vladlena Sandu, Mikhail Ray, Liza Pushkina, Andrey Bilzho, Slava Ptrk, Kuril Chto, the art group Pomidor, and many others.

A second volume is planned with artwork featured in a second exhibition, which will be held in Amsterdam from 15 August - 4 September 2025. 

About the speakers

Alexander Gubsky is the publisher of The Moscow Times, Russia’s oldest independent media outlet.

Vladimir Shalamov is the founder of All Rights Reversed Gallery and curator of the Artists Against the Kremlin exhibition. 

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