Current exhibition: A Russian Odyssey


	The more than 70 works on display reflect the rich cultural heritage of Russia through the eyes of Ivan Djeneeff. Djeneeff was born a Russian aristocrat who arrived in America in 1916. The political events involving the March Revolution in Russia would change Djeneeff's life and art forever. Although he did not know it at the time he would remain in exile in America from 1916 until his death. He arrived in New York City where he quickly realized the difficult challenges he faced being in a foreign land. He had to adjust to his new cultural surroundings while seeking a market for his creative work. He would accept any commission he could find including portraits, magazine illustrations and even designing bank notes. Djeneeff succeeded in making a modest living as an artist despite the odds against him. The memories of his lost homeland remained a powerful source of inspiration for his art work throughout his career. Many of the paintings on display reflect the beautifully rich historical and rural scenes of birch trees, troikas (a carriage with three horses), water maidens (rusalki), boyars and warriors (bogatyri) from his native land of Russia















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This exhibit is organized and circulated by Meridian International Center, Washington, D.C. Images courtesy of Dominick Limited Partnership.