mir iskusstva

The activities of the Mir Iskusstva (World of Art) circle encompassed a wide range of artistic disciplines, from easel painting and book illustration to theatre and stage design. Its philosophy was rooted in refined aestheticism, the poetic reinterpretation of the past, and the principle of “art for art’s sake”. Members of the group —including Alexandre Benois, Léon Bakst, and Konstantin Somov — championed artistic autonomy, stylistic elegance, and impeccable technical mastery. The works of this influential movement of the Silver Age are represented in the permanent collections of the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg, as well as in regional museums across Russia and major international collections. Works such as Benois’s Versailles series and Somov’s Lady in Blue vividly exemplify the movement. For admirers of this period, high-quality digital reproductions of Mir Iskusstva (World of Art) paintings are available. You can select and purchase reproductions to enhance your interior and explore the refined artistic world of the Silver Age. Browse the catalogue to find works by Mir Iskusstva (World of Art) artists that will enrich your collection.