The appearance of private museums in Russia has not yet becomeconstant tradition. In the same Moscow there are not so many of them. One of them - the center of the Lumiere brothers - is a young private museum. Its creators were two people: Eduard Litvinsky and Natalia Grigorieva. Date of establishment - March 2010.
A little history of the institution
The location of the center was an old building,located on the Marsh Quay. At one time, its owner was the factory "Red October". Galleries, design bureaus, architectural workshops, photo studios, restaurants and clubs - the center of the Lumiere brothers can rightly be called the center of cultural life in the capital. At first it was located on the territory of 800 square meters. m. Over time, it expanded to 1000 square meters. This is one of the indicators of the successful development of the institution. The center of photography of the Lumiere brothers is the venue for the most resonant metropolitan exhibitions.
The building consists of three exhibition halls:Big, Small and White. Each of them introduces its visitors to a separate exhibition exposition. 400 pictures - this amount can be exhibited here.
Opening of new photo exhibitions in the center takes placeafter two months. The Russian, Soviet and foreign art of photography is the theme of the expositions. This can be either an exhibition, which was prepared by museum curators, or imported. The purpose of the latter is to introduce foreign artists to the masters of photography.
Special style of the center
The center of the Lumiere brothers is distinguished by a special style.Expositions are decorated only in black and white photographs. White walls are used for painting walls. Everything is laconic. No unnecessary details. This discreet and laconic interior helps you to feel on the old pictures a special life rhythm.
The White Hall
The exhibition space of the museum is a placeorganization of interesting forms of leisure. Their main principle is the combination of various types of art - photography, music and poetry. The White Hall is a place where celebrities perform: singers, musicians, poets. In the same room every Wednesday everyone interested in photography can become participants of master classes and seminars to improve professional skills.
Center for Lumiere brothers is interesting not onlyexhibition halls, but also a photo gallery, which acquaints with the collection photos of masters of Russia and abroad. Fans of vintage, original or printed in small prints can purchase them.
Having met with exhibitions, visitors will be able tocalmly rest in a cafe. Coffee, pastries and spiritual food are offered by the Lumiere Brothers Center. In the library located in the cafe, you can get acquainted with the 20th-century magazine articles, rare editions on photography and photo albums. The only negative - most of the publications are in English. In the bookshop operating in the center, you can buy a variety of products.
The center is a unique place, which will interest both the professional photographer and the usual amateur. To purchase tickets, you should contact the cashier.
