As Two Prominent Museum Officials Depart, Russian Institutions Face Chaos

Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Putin-affiliated trustees at international museums have resigned, blockbuster exhibitions have been suspended, and preparation for both countries’ Venice Biennale pavilions has ground to a halt. This week, it also became clear that the war would have significant impact on the Russian art scene as two museum leaders in the country left their posts.
The artistic director of the V-A-C Foundation in Moscow, Francesco Manacorda, said on Thursday that