Botanical Garden exhibition of ice figures. Exhibition of ice sculptures “Ice City”

New Year holidays in 2018 for the capital are invariably associated with a radical transformation of the city itself. Original light compositions, “ornate” trees, fair trade - the list can be continued endlessly. However, from this very list we can highlight the appearance of ice sculptures in Moscow that can make a strong impression on a person of any age and worldview. These are the ones that will be discussed in this article.

Historical discourse about ice sculptures in Moscow 2018

Many people associate ice sculptures exclusively with the 20th and 21st centuries: these people do not know that such art dates back to the distant seventeenth century. Naturally, since then both technology and aesthetic rules have fundamentally changed, but the main thing has remained unchanged.

If we return to history, we can see that one of the first factors in the “legitimization” of ice creativity is the imperial decree on the creation of an Ice House in the northern capital. It was then that this art - initially built on the enthusiasm of its individual representatives - was truly recognized by the state and “went to the masses.”

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The good news is that even today the authorities do not forget about the magnificent and capable of giving joy to many people. winter tradition. Ice sculptures in Moscow in 2018 will surely amaze you with their splendor and elegance. In order for you to get an idea of ​​the upcoming events, we will tell you how they were carried out in 2017.

Ice sculptures on Poklonnaya Hill

“Ice Moscow” - this is the title of the wonderful exhibition - allowed residents and guests of the capital to plunge into the magical atmosphere of bygone centuries.

Remarkable architectural structures were illustrated, which are historical monuments: “Swallow’s Nest”, the “Motherland” monument, the Moscow Kremlin were reproduced so aesthetically that a colossal number of people came up to them to take pictures.

Ice sculpture festival video

Fans of a smaller scale were also not left deprived: they were able to see figures of samovars, steam locomotives, stoves, and thrones made from ice. It is important that you could not only observe works of art from afar, but touch them with your hands - and even climb on them and play (which is extremely important for children).

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The slides straight from the icy Kremlin walls were extremely popular. Figures of animals were also presented: tigers, dolphins and many others.

From the point of view of organization, everything was also implemented perfectly: trading points were constantly working, music was playing, animators were walking everywhere; In case of unforeseen incidents, there was a medical center.

Ice sculptures at VDNH

The skating rink at VDNKh is famous among skating enthusiasts throughout the country due to its phenomenal size. It was next to it that exhibitions of ice sculptures made in a variety of styles were held.

Visitors especially remembered the huge ice bridge called “Northern Lights,” brightly illuminated through the use of special equipment.

Ice sculptures in Sokolniki

“Polar Star” - this is the iconic name given to the exhibition held in 2017. Its holding provided an opportunity to directly get acquainted with the way of life and lifestyle of the northerners.

Were introduced traditional dwellings, dog sleds and much, much more. There were also figures of animals: penguins, walruses, killer whales, bears, whales and seals.

Video from the ice exhibition in Sokolniki

Gallery of ice sculptures on Krasnaya Presnya

The gallery, located on Krasnaya Presnya, operates throughout the year, although most of visitors and flock to it closer to winter.

Thanks to the frosty weather, the World of Crystals ice sculpture festival-competition was held in Minsk for the third time. This year, 17 teams presented their works to the audience. Seven sculptures are made of ice by professional sculptors, the remaining ten are made of snow - the work of students of the Academy of Arts, the Faculty of Architecture of BNTU and art colleges. Look at the works of art and take a photo with them as a souvenir in Botanical Garden Hundreds of Minsk residents came with their children.

Children pose for a keepsake photo while climbing the Star ice sculpture.
A girl takes a photo with the ice sculpture “Blizzard.” Sculptors Ivan Artimovich and Pavel Leonov received the Audience Award for their work.
Visitors take pictures with the sculpture in the form of two angels.
Children climb on a snow sculpture with mermaids.
The girls take pictures with the ice sculpture.
A girl takes a photo with an ice sculpture of a wolf, part of the “Blizzard” composition.
Festival-goers walk past one of the snow sculptures.
Snow sculpture “Needs support”, made by students of the BNTU Faculty of Architecture Vladislav Kharlantsev, Alexander Dasko and Konstantin Kozyrev. The authors draw attention to climate change on the planet and the fact that we must stop the harmful effects on the environment.
One of the ice sculptures in the Botanical Garden.
A fragment of the sculpture “Blizzard”, which received the Audience Award.
The boy sits on the ice throne-sculpture “He is his own king” by Alexander Prokhorov and Alexei Sorokin.
Children take pictures with the ice sculpture.
Children sit inside the sculpture "Veles", which symbolizes the Slavic deity - the patron saint of livestock.
Daria Burlo and Daria Vasilevskaya, whose sculpture “Bear and Books” received a first-class diploma of the competition, are photographed in front of their work.
Children climb on the Gondolier ice sculpture.
Reverse side of the snow sculpture with angels.

The opening of the ice sculpture exhibition “Ice City” has finally taken place in the park in the “Garden of Astronomers”.

There, in early January, an exhibition of ice sculptures “Ice City” is launched - a winter interactive space for all connoisseurs of beauty. Ice City is a combination of magical images of winter with advanced technology and the virtuoso skill of ice sculptors. Spectacular ice figures, dynamic lighting, musical accompaniment will transfer guests to fascinating world magical winter's tale. The cozy atmosphere and special spaces for magical photographs will not leave any adult indifferent, and a large ice slide, a snow labyrinth, ice heroes of favorite films and fairy tales, as well as unexpected “live” sculptures will capture all the attention of the little guests of the site.

A visit to the Ice City will be an unforgettable memory for the whole family, as well as an original solution for romantic dates and bright photo sessions. The art project will be open throughout the winter season until the end of February. On weekdays it can be visited from 10:00 to 21:30, and on weekends and holidays- from 10:00 to 23:00. A ticket will cost 250 rubles, for children from 7 to 14 years old - 150 rubles. There are benefits for pensioners and students.