Artists for Children

Date

Schedule

Monthly

Place

Garage Mezzanine

DESCRIPTION

Artists for Children is a series of monthly meetings with contemporary artists that was launched in 2016.

At the meetings children and their parents will not only learn about the work of contemporary artists but can also work with them and become co-authors. 

In the new season of Artists for Children the meetings will be in two parts. First the artists will talk about themselves and the subjects of their work, and during the creative part they will share one of the techniques they work with. 

Accessible to people with and without disabilities. At the meeting there will be teachers who know Russian Sign Language and also have the skills to work with blind visitors and visitors with developmental disabilities. 

HOW TO TAKE PART

Free admission with advance registration.

Schedule

Meeting with Artist Katya Gushchina

Together with artist and writer Katya Gushchina, participants will discuss the role of intense emotions in life using the example of her book 100 Reasons Why Tolstoy Cries.

During the creative session, the group will create a collective «tear canvas» and take part in a small procession featuring it, followed by making individual comics using collage techniques.

About the Artist

Katya Gushchina is an artist, illustrator, and author. She graduated in Graphic Design from the Higher School of Economics. She participated in the Bologna Children’s Book Fair illustrators’ exhibition (2023) and is the author of illustrated books, including 100 Reasons Why Tolstoy Cries, Gorky Who Wanted to Fly, and Rumors in the Empire, among others.

REGISTRATION

Date
October 11
Time
16:00–17:30
Place
Garage Mezzanine