News about Transfurism project
Exhibition in Ekaterinburg, Russia to commemorate 60 years since founding of “Uktuss school” art movement. Will feature some early works by Ry Nikonova and/or Serge Segay, alongside other Uktuss school members. Open 19.06.2026 - 06.09.2026 in Boris Yeltsin Presidential Center.
Image courtesy of Boris Yeltsin Presidential Center
Exhibition in Moscow which includes some works by Ry Nikonova, opened from 17th of March 2026 up to 9th of August this year. End date may be subject to change.
Photo: Daniil Annenkov © Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
Is taking place right this moment and up to 17th of September in the “Hermitage - Ural” exhibition centre, 11 Weiner Street. Looks like some early works by Ry Nikonova and Serge Segay are on display there. Unfortunately I only heard of it courtesy of prof. Nadezhda Tarshis, who is Ry’s sister and who also stumbled upon this news by chance. Still good news though to us and to citizens of Ekaterinburg.
Given for contributions to russian literature, it is a well established award for non-conformist or non-official arts in Russia. It does not normally have extensive media coverage, but is nevertheless well known and celebrated. Quite a few years ago, Ry and Serge were laureats as well. Compliments to Boris Konstriktor and, of course, nice to see tranfurists body of work getting more recognition.
New article by Ilja Kukuj with amazing overview of Ry Nikonova’s life journey. Featuring in-depth research using materials from archives around the world. Good read and plenty of illustrations.