Central House of Artists (Moscow)

Russia / Moscow / Moscow / ulitsa Krymsky Val
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The Ministerial council of the USSR agreed in September 1956 to construct two buildings for display of art. One would be for overflow from the Tretyakov Gallery and the other would be an exhibition building for the Union of artists of the USSR. Ultimately the decision was made to combine the two projects into one building. The project was announced and design plans were confirmed in March 1964, but the ground did not break until 1965 and the Central House for Artists did not open until November 1979.
The place is located in New Tretyakov
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Coordinates:   55°44'6"N   37°36'20"E

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  • This 1960s era box-shaped building is home to the Central House of Artists and a branch of the Tretyakov Gallery. The entrance facing the Garden Ring leads to three floors of exhibit halls where members of the artists' union and others display their works. The exhibitions change frequently, and many works are for sale. In addition to the galleries, the entrance fee allows access to shops selling souvenirs, books and artist supplies, as well as a simple buffet on the street level. On the side of the building away from the riverfront is the entrance to the New Tretyakov Gallery that is devoted to Russian art produced after the 1917 Revolution.
  • can I leave food and drink at the entrance to eat outside the building after visiting?
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