The Exhibition “Russian Tile” in the Novodevichy Convent (1980–1998). From the History of the Exhibiting of Architectural Ceramics Collection of the State Historical Museum

A significant milestone in the exhibition history of Russian tile art, the 'Russian Tile' exhibition (1980–1998) held in the Novodevichy Convent's Choir Hall—then a branch of the State Historical Museum (SHM)—demonstrated the potential of architectural ceramics as both decorative and applied art. The exhibition showcased approximately 2,000 tiles, primarily from the SHM's collection, alongside other decorative objects and slides, offering a comprehensive presentation that advanced contemporary understandings of tile as a historical source. Analyzing unpublished archives from the museum's departments—Ceramics and Glass, Written Sources, and Accounting—Iordanskaya reveals how this exhibition shaped modern approaches to exhibiting and studying Russian tiles, bridging traditional and research-oriented perspectives.

Iordanskaya, N. I. (2025). THE EXHIBITION “RUSSIAN TILE” IN THE NOVODEVICHY CONVENT (1980–1998). FROM THE HISTORY OF THE EXHIBITING OF ARCHITECTURAL CERAMICS COLLECTION OF THE STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM. RSUH/RGGU Bulletin. “Literary Theory. Linguistics. Cultural Studies” Series, (7), 139–159. https://doi.org/10.28995/2686-7249-2025-7-139-159