Porcelain figurines of Soviet celebrities performed by Asta Brzezitskaya in the Theater Museum. Bahrushina

The centenary exhibition of famous artists of the past is always a momentous event. And if, thanks to their work, they introduced into the eternity other famous people of their era, then all visitors will be struck by the double power of art.

The artist Asta Brzezitskaya herself is a symbol of the era. During her long and fruitful life (92 years), she managed to create a huge number of porcelain figurines depicting famous Soviet actors, as well as heroes of popular artworks. The incredible sensation arising from viewing the exposition of porcelain figurines, which opened on August 2, can only be compared with the memories of the amazing charisma of the prototypes depicted in china.

Andrei Mironov, Mikhail Ulyanov, Eldar Ryazanov and many others, were gracefully embodied in amazingly white porcelain. Soft plastic lines, recognizable silhouettes and the sense of spirituality that this material gives, makes the entire exhibition extremely charming. Yes, and consider the figures of heroes of your favorite films or books, such as “Three Musketeers”, “Bremen Town Musicians” or “Tom Sawyer”, you can endlessly.

The soul rejoices and as if returns to the cozy atmosphere of his favorite works, because all the figurines are made with sincere love and a deep understanding of the psychological characteristics of the people depicted. Asta’s works are kept in collections of major museums around the world, not to mention private collections. However, only the Moscow public until August 26 has a unique opportunity - to visit the most comprehensive exhibition of the artist’s works. If you manage to visit the museum in the presence of a guide, you can find out many intriguing secrets about the great actors and directors of the Soviet Union.

Eve Istr