This exhibition represents a collective vision of the Komi region in the art of the mid-20th — early 21st century. It is displayed in four halls, each dedicated to one of the main themes.
“Image of the North” is a section dedicated to the harsh and majestic nature of the Russian North. It includes expressive landscapes evoking thoughts of infinity, silence, and desolateness.
The main characters of Soviet art in the 1960s–1980s — geologists, miners, builders, and workers — are the center of attention in the “Development of Natural Resources” section.
“Art of the 1940s–1950s” links the two sections. During that time, the region’s industrial development began which relied heavily on the work of Gulag prisoners.
Images of totem animals, forest creatures, and sacred trees from Komi legends are presented in the “Mythology” section. The “Faith” section further delves into the topics of religion and the spread of Russian civilization to the northeast.
The “Traditions” section explores the way of life of the region’s indigenous population, the Komi and Russians, including countryside landscapes, portraits of villagers, interiors of northern huts, still lifes with local household items, traditional holidays, and ceremonies.
Exhibits are marked with AR stickers for identification purposes.
