🇫🇷 Nizhny Novgorod’s contemporary art takes centre stage in Paris! Until 1 November, Paris is hosting System Assembly: Nizhny Novgorod, a major exhibition showcasing the vibrant contemporary art scene of one of Russia’s most dynamic cultural hubs. Held at the Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Centre in Paris, the exhibition brings the distinctive creative energy of Nizhny Novgorod to an international audience. The exhibition features works by 17 independent artists and residents of four leading local art spaces: Futuro Gallery, Terminal A Centre for Contemporary Art, Gallery 9B and Tikhaya Studio. What can visitors expect? The exhibition explores three key themes: 🔹Identity and Place. Paintings, ceramics, textiles and installations created between 2016 and 2026 explore local identity through the lens of contemporary art. 🔹Street Art. A dedicated section celebrates Nizhny Novgorod’s renowned street art scene — a distinctive cultural phenomenon that has become one of the city’s defining creative signatures. 🔹A Dialogue with the Audience. The final section, presented in the centre’s foyer, features an accompanying programme of events and guided interpretive sessions. Originally developed by Triumph Gallery, the project has already been successfully presented in Moscow, Kazan and Perm. Its arrival in Paris marks another milestone in introducing Nizhny Novgorod’s contemporary art to a wider international audience. Distinctive in character yet universal in its language, Nizhny Novgorod’s art transcends borders and invites audiences to discover the city through the eyes of its artists. If you are in Paris or planning a visit, don’t miss this opportunity to experience the creative spirit of Nizhny Novgorod thousands of kilometres from its home. 📍Where: Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Centre (Centre Spirituel et Culturel Orthodoxe Russe), Paris 📅 When: Until 1 November 2026 ✔Subscribe to the OKA Agency: We make you fall in love with Nizhny Novgorod More information on our website! Follow us on: 📱 Instagram* 📱 X 📱 YouTube 📱 TikTok *Owned by Meta, recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation #UsefulToKnow