Who founded the Calvert 22 Foundation and when was it created?
Calvert 22 Foundation was created in 2009 by Nonna Materkova, a Leningrad-born economist based in London. It was registered as a non-profit charity in the UK.
Questions about Calvert 22 Foundation
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What is the New East region that Calvert 22 Foundation focused on?
The New East is the term Calvert 22 Foundation used to describe 29 countries spanning eastern Europe, Russia, the Balkans, and Central Asia. The foundation used the term as a framework for its exhibitions, publications, and research.
Why did Calvert 22 Foundation cease operations?
Calvert 22 Foundation announced it was ceasing operations following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, citing the safety of its staff and colleagues amid threats to media freedom in Russia. Later in 2022, Russia designated the foundation an "undesirable organisation".
What was The Calvert Journal and when did it launch?
The Calvert Journal was a digital magazine covering contemporary culture from the New East, including art, film, architecture, design, and fashion. It launched in 2013 and was updated daily by an editorial team in London and contributors across the New East, before ceasing publication in 2022.
How many artists showed work at Calvert 22 Space?
Calvert 22 Space staged exhibitions featuring more than 1,500 artists and photographers from the New East between its opening in 2009 and its closure in December 2018.
What is the New East Photo Prize established by Calvert 22 Foundation?
The New East Photo Prize was established by Calvert 22 Foundation in May 2016 for representations of the social, cultural, and physical landscape of the region. Its inaugural exhibition ran from November to December 2016.