About

Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art is an international academic conference that brings together scholars from universities, museums, and other research and cultural institutions.

Established in 2010, the conference is now held every two years, alternating between Moscow and St Petersburg. It is organized by Lomonosov Moscow State University and Saint Petersburg State University, with the State Hermitage Museum as its permanent partner.

Academic scope

The programme addresses the theory and history of visual art and architecture, the study, preservation, and interpretation of cultural heritage in Russia and worldwide, and connections between academic research and museum practice.

Topics range from the earliest periods to contemporary art. The interdisciplinary format supports both fundamental research and practice-oriented discussion.

Participants

The conference welcomes art historians, historians, archaeologists, cultural researchers, conservators, museum curators, and other specialists working with architecture, fine art, and decorative art. The working languages are Russian and English.

Conference and publications

Research presented at the conference may be developed further through the project’s academic publications. Issues of the peer-reviewed publication are available on the Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art publication website.