Under the China-Russia Cultural Year banner, the National Museum of China has opened a landmark Ilya Repin exhibition, co-organized with the Tretyakov Gallery in Russia and backed by the State Russian Museum.
For the first time on the Chinese mainland, art lovers can dive into a comprehensive retrospective of the works created by the celebrated Russian artist Ilya Repin—the most extensive display of his art ever held here.
The exhibition traces the evolution of the Russian Realist icon, offering fresh perspectives on 19th-century life through lush oil paintings.
Curators say the show highlights the influence of Repin on modern art and cultural dialogue between East and West, inviting visitors to explore themes of human emotion, social change, and artistic innovation.
Visitors from across the globe are flocking to the National Museum of China to experience this cross-cultural celebration up close. The retrospective continues through the China-Russia Cultural Year, tracing the legacy of a true artistic pioneer.
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Works trace evolution of Ilya Repin's art at National Museum of China
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