A Russian collector has declared its readiness to buy from US monuments affected by the riots
ARTinvestment.RU   03 июля 2020

We are talking about the monuments Theodore Roosevelt in new-Йорке and Alexander Baranov (the head of the Russian colonies) in Alaska

According to information published in the media July 2, 2020, Andrei Filatov, a Russian businessman, collector and founder of the London-based Fund of Russian art Art Russe foundation, stated the readiness to buy two statues, which became the target of the BLM movement in the United States in recent weeks.

a Monument to Theodore Roosevelt in front of the American Museum of natural history in new-Йорке, came under criticism from protesters-за ambiguity compositions of sculpture: the image of walking indigenous and black populations in the country side sitting on horseback Roosevelt are regarded as racist symbols, pointing to "lower" the status of walking people. In addition, former U.S. President also criticized for his open racist and colonial attitudes and for the promotion of eugenic theories. Resonance public discussion of the necessity of this sculpture on the streets of new-Йорка held that mayor bill De Blasio recently agreed to remove the statue.

the Monument to Alexander Baranov came under public criticism as a symbol of colonialist activities of representatives of the Russian Empire against the indigenous peoples of Alaska. In fairness, it should be noted that, unlike the statue of Theodore Roosevelt, the monument Baranov is planned not to remove entirely, but to move to another place.

However, Andrey Filatov, whose words results in the publication of The Calvert Journal, said that, in his opinion, these monuments are worth saving if not for US history, for the history of Russia: "first and foremost we are talking about preserving the memory of the public figures that influenced the history of Russia, development of its economy and statehood."

And if the U.S. government will meet this proposal, the purchase may take place. At least the financial ability Filatov allow it: today his fortune is estimated by Forbes at £600 million for His Foundation Art Russe Foundation, founded in 2012 for the implementation of educational projects aimed at support and popularization of Russian art of XX century, holds a private collection of more than 200 works of Soviet art of 1917-1991, and also sponsors and oversees several galleries and exhibitions in London and Abu-Даби.

the Material was prepared by Maria Kuznetsova AI

Source: calvertjournal.com, artrusse.uk