USSR ART plunges into the midst of Moscow's art world, showcasing the transition of Soviet art and artists as they navigate unprecedented opportunities and challenges amidst the country's first forays into commercialism.
USSR Art
In 1988, a groundbreaking art auction at Sotheby's in Moscow unveiled 100 paintings by previously reclusive artists, generating a staggering $3 million in sales and heralding a pivotal moment in the city's art scene, fueled by the liberalizing effects of the "glasnost" movement.
