Moscow's Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the writer Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) with an exhibition of more than 80 drawings made over the past eight years by Leon Steinmetz (b. in Russia, 1944). Based in Massachusetts, Steinmetz has made nine series--each a lyrical response to Gogol's life, writings, and milieu. Set for December 1 - January 10, this is only the second time in 50 years that an American artist has been offered a solo show at the Pushkin.

Information: Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Private Collections, Volkhonka, 10, Moscow, Russia 121019; museum.ru/gmii/defengl.htm and leonsteinmetz.com

Image:
Leon Steinmetz (b. 1944)
Untitled, from the series Commedia dell'Arte
2006, Black ink brushed on paper, 15 and one-quarter x 22 and three-eighths in.
Private collection