The founders of «ZILART» Museum, Andrey and Elizaveta Molchanov, have been named laureates of the XIV edition of The Art Newspaper Russia Award in the «Personal Contribution» category.
The award was presented in recognition of their contribution to the development of the art field and for creating a new museum space that, in a short time, has become a visible part of Moscow’s cultural life.
As part of the award, the laureates receive a sculpture by artist Sergey Shekhovtsov, as well as a theatrical performance created by the team led by director Alexey Agranovich. During the ceremony, guests were invited to experience the museum through a video journey across the «ZILART» space, accompanied by a musical presentation of Nikolai Gumilev’s poem «Giraffe», performed by Yang Ge and Anatoly Kormanovsky. The updated arrangement referenced the exhibition «African Art: Gods, Ancestors, Life», currently on view at the museum.
The The Art Newspaper Russia Award is awarded annually to recognize key events and initiatives in the field of art. It is awarded in five categories: «Museum of the Year», «Exhibition of the Year», «Restoration of the Year», «Book of the Year», and «Personal Contribution».
The award ceremony took place in Moscow on March 25, 2026, bringing together leading members of the professional art community at the Pyotr Fomenko Theater.