Maria Serebriakova
Maria Serebriakova was born in Moscow in 1965. In the second half of the 1980s, Serebriakova came into prominence among Moscow artists. . During that period, her artistic approach was mainly based on black-and-white photography combined with painting. For example, she added missing parts to a photo of a chair in painting, re-discovering the principles of perception.
Nowadays the artist's style is distinguished by the same restraint, monochrome, and landscape subjects. The author no longer compares transparent and detached images with photography — they arise from the subconscious, which, according to Lacan, is structured like a language. Serebriakova's images are what come to mind when one says 'landscape,' not referring to a specific visual experience. They are achromatic, non-emotional; they embody the concept of metaphysics.
Serebriakova also works with sculpture. Her large structures and installations are breviloquent and minimalistic. Their semantic core is a visual paradox based on an unexpected juxtaposition of shapes and textures.
In 1992, Serebriakova represented Russia at Documenta. Since then, many outstanding projects have appeared in her biography, such as the New Berlin Festival of Arts, IV Triennial of Small Sculptures in Stuttgart, Art and Idea in Mexico City, 1st and 2nd Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art.
Serebryakova took part in such international projects as the Neuer Berliner Kunstverein, the IV Triennale der Kleinplastik in Stuttgart, Art & Idea in Mexico City, and the Moscow Biennial of Contemporary Art (2005, 2006). In addition, she participated in exhibitions at the MoMA PS1 (New York, USA), the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Oslo, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, etc.
Since 1998, Maria Serebriakova lives and works in Germany.
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BIG IN RUSSIA
Group exhibition 11 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025 WinzavodDomestic art approached the large format, following the path of the Russian reversal or Russian invert: the artist tracked down and threw himself at the wolfhound of the century. The...Read more -
ZDRAVSTVUYTE!
Group exhibition 26 Jul - 7 Sep 2023OVCHARENKO presents a new collective project in the framework of co-operation with the auction house VLADEY. The name of the exhibition of OVCHARENKO artists "HELLO!" (ZDRAVSTVUYTE!) has a double meaning. The complexity and at the same time the beauty of the Russian language allows you to find in the simple word "Hello!" both a wish of good health and a greeting at a meeting. And the meeting at the exhibition will be held with marvelous artists and their works of art.Read more
For 33 years of his work OVCHARENKO, while the first exhibition of the gallery (then called "Regina") was held in September 1990, 278 group and solo exhibitions were held. In religion "33 years" are the age of Jesus Christ — the time of perfection, the period of life when the peak has been reached. Christ's rebirth occurred at the same time when he was 33, so " HELLO!" (ZDRAVSTVUYTE!).
Vladimir Ovcharenko, founder of VLADEY and OVCHARENKO: "The time in our country and in the world is not easy. And when was it easy? It is very complicated for artists now. Their world has completely changed. For many of them it has turned out to be tragic, while others continue to create magnificent works of art. We are happy to represent the best of the best, it is a great honour and responsibility. Moscow is a world-class cultural centre. And it always will be. It deserves new great art exhibitions. And they are coming!".
Over the last year and half OVCHARENKO in co-operation with VLADEY has frequently presented personal exhibitions of its artists, among them projects made by Alisa Gorshenina, Sergey Zarva, Alexey Kallima, Pavel Pepperstein and the PPSS art group, Ivan Razumov, Inal Savchenkov, Leonid Tshe and Nestor Engelke.
Artists: Victor Alimpiev, Sergey Bratkov, Oleg Golosiy, Stas Volyazlovsky, Erwin Wurm, Alisa Gorshenina, Mikhail Dolyanovsky, Sergey Zarva, Alexey Kallima, Egor Koshelev, Vlad Kulkov, Vladimir Logutov, Jonathan Meza, Ryan Mosley, Pavel Pepperstein, Jack Pearson, PPSS art Group, Daniel Richter, Inal Savchenkov, Maria Serebryakova, Semyon Faibisovich, Claire Fontaine, Leonid Tshe, Ivan Chuikov, Dmitry Shabalin, Nestor Engelke. -
First-hand Art. The Collector's View: Looking back and Forward
13 Nov 2020 - 27 Jan 2021This year, the OVCHARENKO Gallery celebrates its thirtieth anniversary. It is a grand and joyful celebration, not only because it, in fact, aligns with the anniversary of our new state,...Read more -
Maria Serebriakova
East of Eden. Sequel 6 Dec 2016 - 20 Jan 2017Regina Gallery presents a solo-show “East of Eden. Sequel” by the Russian artist Maria Serebriakova. This exhibition is a continuation of the project which was held in the gallery 2...Read more -
TUTTI FRUTTI
13 Sep - 27 Nov 2016Mikhail Ovcharenko is the new director of Regina. Now, it's his responsibility to take care of and grow the gallery's many fruits, as he encourages everyone to get out of...Read more -
Maria Serebriakova
East of Eden 10 Apr - 24 May 2014The paintings of Maria Serebriakova, to the extent that they can be said to intentionally represent a given or known visual world, are as much about the nowhere and everywhere...Read more -
The Team I Can't Live Without
Group Show 8 Nov - 6 Dec 2013'The team from our youth, the team we can't live without!' Regina Gallery presents an exhibition featuring some of today's most progressive Russian artists, curated by Mikhail Ovcharenko. The show...Read more -
Maria Serebriakova
Suspicious Garden 10 Dec 2010 - 22 Jan 2011The exhibition reflects Serebriakova's current focus on painting and drawing, with elements such as landscapes and commonplace objects reoccurring in her highly personal imagery achieved through minimal means and employed...Read more -
Maria Serebriakova
DAY NIGHT DAY 16 May - 24 Jun 2008In her new painting series Maria Serebriakova explores the processes within the working consciousness. The art ist travels along the landscapes of her mind and records her travelling memories on canvas....Read more
Solo Exhibitions:
2019
Himmelfahrt. Wegekirche Landow. Landow, Germany.
2016
East of Eden-Sequel. Regina Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
Serebriakova, Molacek. Kultur Stiftung Orangerie. Rügen, Germany.
2015
Colour Meets Black & White. Eugen Lendl Gallery. Graz, Austria.
2014
East of Eden. Regina Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
2010
Suspicious Garden. Regina Gallery. London, UK.
2008
Day Night Day. Regina Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
2005
White Sea. Giorgio Persano Gallery. Torino, Italy.
2004
Maria Serebriakova. Zeno X Gallery. Antwerpen, Belgium.
2002
Maria Serebriakova. Kunstburo. Vienna, Austria.
Maria Serebriakova. Regina Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
2001
Hotel Moscow. Project in Moscow. Moscow, Russia.
When the Winter Gets Too Long. Art & Idea. New York, USA.
TV-painting. Kunsthalle Lophem. Buero 2002. Bruges, Belgium.
Maria Serebriakova. Art Athina 2001. Galleria Giorgio Persano. Athens, Greece.
2000
Mexico for Two. Project in 2 parts. Art & Idea. Ciudad de México, México.
1999
Maria Serebriakova. Giorgio Persano Gallery. Torino, Italy.
Maria Serebriakova. Hotel San Francisco. Ciudad de México, México.
1998
NBK — Neuer Berliner Kunstverein. Berlin, Germany.
1997
Maria Serebriakova. Zeno X Gallery. Antwerpen, Belgium.
Drawings. XL Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
1996
Maria Serebriakova. Kunsthalle Lophem. Bruges, Belgium.
1995
Maria Serebriakova. La Base. Centre d'Art Contemporain. Levallois, France.
Ultima Thule. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
1994
Le Creux de l'Enfer. Centre d'Art Contemporain. Thiers, France.
1992–1993
Maria Serebriakova. Zeno X Gallery. Antwerpen, Belgium.
Maria Serebriakova. Galleria Giorgio Persano. Torino, Italy.
Künstlerhaus Bethanien. Berlin, Germany.
1991
Optika Vzglyada – Ida Applebroog & Maria Serebriakova. Avtozavodskaya Exhibition Hall. Moscow, Russia.
The Way Things Stand. Schola Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
1990
Malerei und Objekte. Inter Art Gallery. West Berlin, Germany.
GROUP Exhibitions:
2023
Temple Masterpieces, or Enjoy Your Bath! VLADEY. Moscow, Russia.
ZDRAVSTVUYTE! OVCHARENKO in cooperation with VLADEY. Moscow, Russia.
2021
A Rose is (A Rose). Media Show. Berlin, Germany.
2020
Living Rituals. Vienna Art Week. Vienna, Austria.
The Artist and Modern Life. Fora Platform. Berlin, Germany.
2018
# We Doo. Galerie Volker Diel. Berlin, Germany.
Imago Mundi. Salone Degli Incanti. Trieste, Italy.
2017
Big Paper. Circus 11. Putbus/Rügen, Germany.
Error Correction. Peresvetov Pereulok Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
2016
Borsh and Champagne. Moscow Museum of Modern Art. Moscow, Russia.
A Rose Is a Rose. Desert Flower Center. Berlin, Germany.
For the Sake of Friendship. VDNKH. Moscow, Russia.
2015
Der Berg ruft ! Kultur Stiftung Orangerie. Rügen, Germany.
Map of New Art. Imago Mundi-Luciano Benetton Collection. Fondazione Giorgio Cini. Venice, Italy.
2014
Manifesta 10. Film program Unlooped – Kino. Saint Petersburg, Russia.
2013
The Team I Can’t Live Without. Regina Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
Reconstruction. Ekaterina Cultural Foundation. Moscow, Russia.
2012
Papers. Fouladi Projects. San Francisco, USA.
Contemporary Still Live. Gallery Reinisch. Graz, Austria.
Vienna art Week 2012. Vienna, Austria.
2011
Rot Gelb Blau oder Grau. Österreichischer Kunstverein. Linz, Austria.
Sammler Leidenschaft. Museum Admont. Admont, Austria.
Colectiva. Galeria Oliva Arauna. Madrid, Spain.
2010
Works on Paper. Zeno X Gallery. Antwerpen, Belgium.
Web-Cam. Schloss Kalsdorf. Kalsdorf bei Ilz, Austria.
2009
Nomad. Kulturzentrum. Bruges, Belgium.
Ein netter Raum. Galerie Rauminhalt. Vienna, Austria.
2007
Through the Picture. Special project of the 2nd Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art. Moscow House of Photography. Moscow, Russia.
2006
25 years Zeno X Gallery. Zeno X Gallery. Antwerpen, Belgium.
2005
Invasion. Special project of the 1st Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art. Moscow House of Photography. Moscow, Russia.
Fil Rouge in Progress. Galerie Mayhaus. Erlach, Switzerland.
2003
Urban Collisions. Civilizational Conflicts in the Medium Video. NBK — Neuer Berliner Kunstverein. Berlin, Germany.
Painting not Painting. L. Plavinskaja Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
Kunst muss hängen. Projektraum Viktor Bucher. Vienna, Austria.
Biedermeier, oder was? Galerie Hubert Winter. Vienna, Austria.
Knots — Multidimensional Photography in the Eighties and in the Nineties. Galleria Martano. Torino, Italy.
2002
Art feminine 1600–2001. State Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
Attachment +. Bruegge – Culture Capital of Europe 2002. Bruges, Belgium.
Regarding Landscape. Art Gallery of York University. The Koffler Centre Art Gallery. The Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art. Toronto, Canada
MM, Moscow Minimalism. Frankfurt, Germany.
Transit. Gallery Rene Steiner. Erlach, Switzerland.
Regarding Landscape 2. Liane and Danny Karan Gallery. Saidye Bronfman Centre for Arts. Montreal, Canada.
Fil Rouge 02. Rene Steiner Gallery. Erlach, Switzerland.
2001
Works on Paper. Zeno X Gallery. Antwerpen, Belgium.
Caravan. Art Moscow project. Central House of Artists. Moscow, Russia.
Contemporary Art from Russia. Castle Grafenegg. Vienna, Austria.
Works on Paper. A.von Scholz Galerie. Berlin, Germany.
An Empty Place to Stay. Poetry sommer Watou. Watou, Belgium.
Aspects of the Collection III. Museet For Samtidskunst / The National Museum of Contemporary Art. Oslo, Norway.
Hunger nach bildern? Kunsthalle Palazzo. Liestal, Switzerland.
2000
Mexico for Two. Project in 2 parts. Art & Idea. Ciudad de México, México.
Face to Face. Cabinet Overholland. Stedelijk Museum. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Undici. Centro per l'Arte Contemporanea. Palazzo Fichera. Catania, Italy.
CLAVA. Central House of Artists. Moscow, Russia.
Rémy Zaugg: Portrait d'un ami. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lausanne. Lausanne, Switzerland.
1999
Let and Go. CCAC. San Francisco, USA.
Armory Show. Zeno X Gallery. New York, USA.
Group Show. Zeno X Gallery. Antwerpen, Belgium.
Les Champs de la Sculpture 2000. Paris, France.
Il sentimento del 2000. Triennale – Photomedia Europe 1999. Milan, Italy.
Caravan. Video Projects. Vienna, Austria.
1998
Incubation Room 2. Kunsthalle Lophem. Bruges, Belgium.
Artmesse Koeln. Zeno X Gallery. Cologne, Germany.
Photographs and Filmstyle. Zeno X Gallery. Antwerpen, Belgium.
1997
Vergezichten. Museum Overholland. Teylers Museum. Haarlem, New York, USA.
Russian Nonconformist Art 1960-1990. Mucsarnok Kunsthalle. Budapest, Hungary.
Incubation Room. Kunsthalle Lophem. Bruges, Belgium.
1996
Group Show. Zeno X Gallery. Antwerpen, Belgium.
Serebriakova, Zakharov, Zhuravlev. Gallery & Edition Rene Steiner. Erlach, Switzerland
1995
Kunst im Verborgenen - Nonkonformisten 1975–1995. Wilhelm-Hack Museum. Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Documenta Archiv. Kassel, Germany.
Lindenau-Museum. Altenburg, Germany.
Photo-Reclamation: New Art from Moscow & Saint Petersburg. The Photographers Gallery. London, UK.
Photo-Reclamation: New Art from Moscow & Saint Petersburg. City Art Gallery. Leeds, UK.
Internationaal Zomer Project 1995. Kunsthalle Lophem. Bruges, Belgium.
Pour un couteau. Le Creux de l'Enfer. Centre d'Art Contemporain. Thiers, France.
Zeitgenössische Fotokunst aus Moscow. NBK — Neuer Berliner Kunstverein.
Berlin, Germany.
VI Triennale der Kleinplastik. Stuttgart, Germany.
1994
6 Moskauer Konseptualisten. Galerie Rigassi. Bern, Germany.
Towards the Moscow Biennale. Central House of Artists. Moscow, Russia.
The Art of Contemporary Photography. Russia, Ukraine, Belarus. Central House of Artists. Moscow, Russia.
Photo-reclamation: New Art from Moscow & Saint Petersburg. John Hansard Gallery. University of South-Hampton. Southampton, UK.
Street Level Gallery. Glasgow, UK.
1993
Memory of the Future. Kunsthalle Lophem. Bruges, Belgium.
Art Frankfurt. Zeno X Gallery. Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Rinnaco Collection. Central House of Artists. Moscow, Russia.
Caisse des Dépôts. Paris, France.
1992
Biennale Balticum 92. Rauman Taidemuseo. Rauma, Finland.
Documenta IX. Kassel, Germany.
a Mosca...a Mosca... Villa Campolieto. Ercolano, Italy;
Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna. Bologna, Italy.
In Extenso / 1989–1992. Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst. Gent, Belgium.
1991
Visit. Avtozavodskaya Exhibition Hall. Moscow, Russia.
Perspective of Conceptual. PS1 Gallery. The Clocktower. New York, USA.
University of Hawaii. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
A Chicken Is No Bird/ Serebriakova, Rezun-Zvezdochetova, Turnova. Picaron Gallery. Amsterdam, Netherlands; MCMXCI. Moscow, Russia; Kulturzentrum. Antwerpen, Belgium.
Private Work. Solianka Exhibition Hall. Moscow, Russia.
Unknown Europe. Krakow, Poland.
1990
Mosca Moscow Mockba '90. Sala Umberto Boccioni. Milan, Italy.
PMMK - Provinciaal Museum voor Moderne Kunst. Ostend, Belgium.
Towards the Object. Exhibition Hall at Kashirskaya. Moscow, Russia.
Stedelijk Museum. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Between Spring and Summer: Soviet Conceptual Art in the Era of Late Communism. Tacoma Art Museum. Seattle, USA; ICA. Boston, USA; Des Moines Art Center. Iowa, USA
The work of Art in the Age of Perestroika. Phyllis Kind Gallery. New York, USA.
Art Summer. Split Artedomani. 1990 punto di vista. Ex-Ospedale San Matteo degli Infermi. Spoleto, Italy.
Da Mosca. Unione Culturale Mostre. Torino, Italy.
Schizokitai. Club avangardistov. Moscow, Russia.
Vystavka – Zasada. Studio Chistye Prudy. Moscow, Russia.
The Missing Picture. Alternative Contemporary Photography from the USSR. MIT List Visual Art Center. Cambridge, UK.
1989
Precious Art/ Dorogoe Iskusstvo. The Central Place of Youth. Moscow, Russia.
Serebriakova, Zhuravlev, Kirzova. SKC Gallery. Belgrade, Serbia.
Installation. Garage Gallery. Belgrade, Serbia.
Moscow Artists. Monumentalis Oporto Gallery. Lisbon, Portugal.
Inexpensive Art. Exhibition of small works. First Gallery. Moscow, Russia.
Moscow - Wien - New York. Messepalast Wiener Festwochen. Vienna, Austria.
1988
Labyrinth. The Central Place of Youth. Moscow, Russia.
1987
Representation. Association Ermitage. Moscow, Russia.
Public Collections:
- Museum Overholland. Nieuwesluis, Netherlands
- MOMA. New York, USA
- MMOMA. Moscow, Russia
- S.M.A.K. Gent, Belgium
- Tacum Museum. Seattle, Boston, USA
- The State Russian Museum - Marble Palace. Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Museum of Contemporary Art. Oslo, Norway
- Kunstmuseum. Biel, Switzerland
- Rubell Family Collection. Miami, USA
- NBK Neuer Berliner Kunstverein. Berlin, Germany
- Moscow House of Photography. Moscow, Russia
- Deutsche Bank Collection. London, UK
- UCLA Hammer Museum. Los Angeles, California, USA