KinoReporter will present "Black-and-White Cinema": a photo exhibition opens to mark the collector's issue.

      From September 23 to October 5, 2025, the In Artibus Foundation gallery will host a photo exhibition dedicated to the release of the premium edition of the magazine KinoReporter — the almanac Black-and-White Cinema. The title of the second special issue speaks for itself and defines its content, combining exquisite photo shoots created in a black-and-white style, excerpts from interviews with leading Russian actors and journalistic investigations — a selection of the best materials published in the magazine over the years of its existence.

      The exhibition’s particular value is given by works executed both in the classic monochrome technique and in the authors’ color interpretations, where deep blacks and whites dominate, creating the unique atmosphere of classic cinema. Each image is a separate story told in the language of photographic art, where the black-and-white palette becomes the main artistic tool, and touches of color add special expressiveness and depth to the works.

      The almanac Black-and-White Cinema will go on sale on September 22, 2025. At the presentation and opening of the photo exhibition it will be presented by the founder and editor-in-chief of KinoReporter, the well-known television presenter, journalist and film critic Maria Lemesheva. She herself is the author of exclusive interviews with many stars of Russian and world cinema. In 2018 she was the first among editors-in-chief to decide to refuse the American license under which KinoReporter’s predecessor The Hollywood Reporter was published and to launch her own entirely domestic film media.

      “The release of the collectible almanac Black-and-White Cinema is not simply a continuation of the success of the previous issue, but a fresh reading of the aesthetics of Russian cinema. Monochrome allows us to show the genuine beauty of the modern stars of the national screen, gives them the magic and style of the golden age of cinematography and emphasizes that they are worthy successors. The minimalism of black-and-white frames makes it possible to see all the shades of emotion and the depth of a gaze, which are often more vivid than any colors. We carefully selected the materials included in this premium edition and worked lovingly on each of its components. Our collection of almanacs has been enriched by another unique copy. And thanks to the photo exhibition we organized, viewers have a unique chance to see these photographs in large format and examine them in all their detail,” said Maria Lemesheva.

      The aesthetic execution is organically combined with the depth of content. These are precisely the principles KinoReporter has always adhered to — the first glossy film magazine in Russia. From its first issue in 2018 it pursued the most ambitious goals: to popularize Russian culture, cinema and theater and to actively introduce readers to the domestic film industry. The publication quickly gained recognition thanks to its unique content: thoughtful analytical materials, reports from film sets and exclusive interviews with well-known actors and directors. Over the course of its work the magazine has become an authoritative voice of the Russian film industry.

      Among the figures featured in the almanac are Nikita Mikhalkov, Sergey Bezrukov, Alexander Petrov, Stasya Miloslavskaya, Mark Eidelshtein and other stars of domestic cinematography. The publication is produced as a true work of art. In quality, the second issue is on par with the first, which caused a major response in the cultural community a year ago and became a collectible item. However, the second almanac has its own unique style and character. Black-and-White Cinema is a new look at Russian cinematography through the prism of contrasts.

      On October 6, fans of Russian cinema can also expect a surprise from KinoReporter and the flagship store Respublika. Follow the news on the magazine’s official website and social media.

      KinoReporter is published with state support and with the assistance of Nikita Sergeyevich Mikhalkov, participates in the world’s major film events and holds its own events, including the Avans and Event of the Year awards. The first is presented to the best young artists, opening the way for them to reach the heights of popularity. The second is the most famous, anticipated and authoritative industry event, recognizing prominent names and events, as well as anniversaries of great masters, landmark films and programs, and important historical dates.

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      The photo exhibition honoring the presentation of the almanac Black-and-White Cinema will be held at the In Artibus gallery at: 17–19 Prechistenskaya Embankment.

      Exhibition dates — from September 23 to October 5, 2025

      Free admission.

      Opening hours: Tuesday–Friday from 11:00 to 20:00; Saturday–Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00. Monday — closed.

      About the gallery:

      The In Artibus Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2014 to study and promote classical and contemporary art. The initiative to create the foundation belongs to Inna Bazhenova — a collector, patron and initiator of cultural projects.

      Background information

      KinoReporter magazine is the first glossy domestic film magazine focused on promoting Russian culture. KinoReporter pays significant attention to television content, as well as the theater and music industries.

      The publication introduces readers to the work of professionals from the Eurasian region, cooperates with the foreign film community and leading foreign publications from friendly countries.

      KinoReporter tells audiences in friendly states about Russian cinematography, building cultural ties between countries: since 2015 Russian Film Days have been held in India, and since 2018 Russian Film Days have been held in Serbia.

      The magazine’s editorial staff is the founder of one of the landmark annual industry awards for achievements in film and television — Event of the Year.

      At the core of KinoReporter’s mission is comprehensive support for emerging talents and inspiring artists for future successes at the start of their careers: since 2012 the Avans award has been presented to the best young Russian actors as part of the Moscow International Film Festival, of which KinoReporter has been an official partner for many years.

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