Soviet-Era Art Symposium

Visual and Performing Arts Symposium • January 14-16, 2025

Carthage will host the third annual symposium featuring art from the Sam and Berry Shoen Soviet Art Collection.

“Peace, Parity, the New Cold War? Navigating Global Dynamics in the 21st Century”

Curated by Leslie A Brothers, the symposium exhibit, “Visions Behind the Veil: Soviet Portraiture and Cultural Resilience,” invites viewers on a compelling journey into Soviet portraiture, where the veils of political ideology often obscured deeper layers of human experience. The exhibition reveals the resilience of Soviet artists in navigating the constraints of state censorship while striving to capture the essence of their subjects. From stoic workers and Party officials to artists, performers, and poets, each portrait becomes a window into the complexities of life under the Soviet regime. The exhibition celebrates artistic achievements through intimate portrayals while highlighting the enduring human spirit beyond political confines.

The schedule of events will be available soon.