Young artists from 100 countries are showcasing their works at an international art exhibition at the International Festival of Youth (IFY) 2026 in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
The report indicates that young artists from 100 countries are showcasing their works at an international art exhibition at the International Festival of Youth (IFY) 2026 in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
It further notes that the exhibition, which forms part of the festival being held from September 11 to 17, 2026, brings together hundreds of works by emerging Russian and international artists aged between 18 and 35.
The project is being organised by ANO Tavrida Art in partnership with the Union of Russian Artists, with support from the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives.
Project head Diana Kovela stated the exhibition features works from across Russia as well as contributions from hundreds of young artists around the world.
According to her, the selection process was highly competitive, with organisers receiving more applications than the exhibition could accommodate.
“This is a unique exhibition – it will only be open for four days during the Festival,” Kovela said.
She explained that entries were assessed not only on the artists’ ages, techniques and genres, but also on their ability to reflect themes centred on homeland, culture, tradition, history, people and landscapes.
The same criteria, she said, were applied to both Russian and international participants.
Kovela added that organisers had already received offers to purchase some of the works on display, raising hopes that the exhibition could provide commercial and professional opportunities for participating artists.
For some of the young creatives, she said, exhibiting their works at an international event of this scale could serve as a springboard for their careers.
Marina Rogatovskaya, Executive Director of the Union of Russian Artists, stated the paintings selected for the exhibition had undergone assessment by the union’s creative panels.
The Union of Russian Artists also contributed three works by prominent artists Alexander Deineka, Andrei Yakovlev and Alexander Laktionov.
“You will see three paintings that embody our whole essence; they explain how we live, how we exist, how we raise our young people,” Rogatovskaya said.
She stated the works of established artists provided a foundation from which younger generations could develop their own artistic expressions.
