Alexander Ney retrospective at Moscow's NCCA marks artist's 70th birthday amid institutional expansion plans
From August 11 to 30, 2009, the National Centre of Contemporary Art in Moscow hosted a retrospective exhibition honoring Alexander Ney's 70th birthday and his five decades of artistic contributions. Curated by Alina Fedorovich, the exhibition displayed around fifty pieces, such as "Portrait of the Artist" (1969) and "Found a Path" (2009). Ney, who emigrated from the Soviet Union in 1972, incorporates elements from his Russian, American, and Jewish heritage in his art, including works like "Man With White Dog" (2000) and "Living Book" (1969). The exhibition included artworks from Ney's gifts, his son Joel Ney's collection, and acquisitions by the NCCA. Although Ney was unable to attend due to a concurrent exhibition in New York, a series of photos depicting his life was showcased. Meanwhile, the NCCA announced an expansion plan by 2015, aiming to feature works by Damian Hirst and the Chapman brothers.
Key facts
- Alexander Ney's retrospective ran from August 11 to 30, 2009, at the National Centre of Contemporary Art in Moscow.
- The exhibition celebrated Ney's 70th birthday and fifty years of artistic activity, featuring about fifty works.
- Ney left the Soviet Union in 1972 and incorporates Russian, American, and Jewish influences into his art.
- Curated by Alina Fedorovich, the show was part of the "International Festival of Contemporary Art Collections."
- The NCCA announced expansion plans to a seven-floor building by 2015, inspired by the Centre Pompidou.
- Initial NCCA acquisitions will include works by Damian Hirst and the Chapman brothers.
- Ney's works include sculptures like "Street Musician" (1978) and paintings such as "Sunrise" (1972-1978).
- A photo series at the exhibition documented Ney's life from Leningrad childhood to New York.
Entities
Artists
- Alexander Ney
- Masha Kovalevsky
- Alina Fedorovich
- Vadim Zakharov
- Damian Hirst
- Chapman brothers
- Joel Ney
- Henry Moore
- Anthony Gormley
Institutions
- National Centre of Contemporary Art
- NCCA
- Centre Pompidou
- State Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography
- Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
- Hermitage
- ARTMargins Online
Locations
- Moscow
- Russia
- Leningrad
- New York
- United States