The Polytechnic Museum and the Gallery at Elokhovsky have collaborated to present an exhibition titled "Forms of Time," featuring a collection of unique watches that belonged to members of the Russian imperial family. The exhibition includes timepieces created by renowned craftsmen from the late 18th to the early 21st century, as well as contemporary artworks.
Curated by Tatiana Fokina, the custodian of the Polytechnic Museum's watch collection for over 55 years, the exhibition showcases around 50 extraordinary watches, each with its own fascinating story. Some of the highlights include watches owned by Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich Romanov, brother of Emperor Alexander II, as well as mechanical pocket watches with calendars and portable watches for night guards.
The exhibition also features watches from the Soviet era, including timepieces that flew in space and those with unique designs, such as stadium-shaped dials and tactile watches for visually impaired individuals. The collection offers a diverse range of timepieces, reflecting the achievements and significant events in Russian history.
Maria Platonova, Deputy Director of the Polytechnic Museum, expressed the museum's interest in partnering with the Elokhovsky Gallery to showcase their exceptional collection. The collaboration aims to explore new forms of cooperation between museums and contemporary artists.
The exhibition "Forms of Time" at the Gallery at Elokhovsky is just one of several collaborative projects planned between the two institutions. In the future, the Polytechnic Museum also intends to exhibit rare books from its library in partnership with the gallery.
