(About us)
Hello, we are Present, an independent art platform dedicated to create communities and bring together people from all walks of life. Our events serve as a convergence point for artists, galleries, museums, educational projects, and creative initiatives — a place where all interact, discuss, and co-create new projects.
Exhibitions, seminars and events
Exclusively professional artists
Discover art of the present
....Horizons reimagined
Upcoming event
Where?
La maison Rose de Wallerand
When?
10-29 Juin, 2025
Artists present a collaborative installation and exhibition, each examining landscape through distinct yet complementary perspectives. Through transparencies and layered compositions, they construct a shared visual terrain that invites viewers into a deeply sensory experience. Anna Sokolova distills landscape to its essential forms and gestures, while Masha Schmidt contemplates the ever-shifting sky.
Their artistic convergence creates a singular journey — at once vibrant and introspective — through the medium of paint. This joint endeavor offers a fresh contemplation of landscape, where individual vision merges into thoughtful exchange.
Their artistic convergence creates a singular journey — at once vibrant and introspective — through the medium of paint. This joint endeavor offers a fresh contemplation of landscape, where individual vision merges into thoughtful exchange.
An immersive installation by Masha Schmidt & Anna Sokolova
Through a curated program,
Present provides insightful perspectives on contemporary art and cultivates meaningful conversations about the evolving art world. Designed for artists, curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts, our platform serves as a space to connect, expand knowledge, and inspire growth.
Present provides insightful perspectives on contemporary art and cultivates meaningful conversations about the evolving art world. Designed for artists, curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts, our platform serves as a space to connect, expand knowledge, and inspire growth.
(Our events)
Discover insightful talks led by influential voices in the art world, exploring themes that define today’s creative landscape.
Lections
We provide immersive creative sessions led by experts, offering a space to spark creativity and refine artistic skills.
Workshops
We bring together artists, galleries, museums, and audiences to foster collaboration and dialogue, creating a vibrant ecosystem for contemporary art.
Open studios
Intimate gatherings that celebrate artistic innovation and provide a space for dialogue between creators and audiences.
Vernissages
Anna Sokolova
(Founder & Creative Visionary of Present)
As the founder of Present, Anna Sokolova draws from her singular journey across art worlds: a classically trained monumental artist (Moscow Art School, Surikov Institute), an award-winning designer for houses like Dior and Hermès, and a creator of intimate murals that transform private spaces.
As the founder of Present, Anna draws from her singular journey across art worlds: a classically trained monumental artist (Moscow Art School, Surikov Institute), an award-winning designer for houses like Dior and Hermès, and a creator of intimate murals that transform private spaces.
Member, International Association of Graphic Painters and Designers
(since 1995)
Member, French Association of Visual Artists Maison des Artistes
(since 2016)
Member, Fondation Taylor Paris
(since 2020)
Member, Union of Artists
& UNESCO’s International Association of Figurative Arts
& UNESCO’s International Association of Figurative Arts
(since 2001)
"Art is the present moment made visible—a dialogue between what was and what could be."
Find answers to our most shared questions
(FAQ)
YYYOUR GUIDE TO PRESENT
Your guide to Present
(FAQ)
Present is an independent art platform designed to bring together artists, galleries, museums, and art enthusiasts in a shared space for dialogue and collaboration. Through exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and community events, we explore contemporary art’s evolving narratives and foster connections that bridge the past, present, and future.
At Present, we believe in the power of art to inspire, connect, and transform. Whether you’re an artist, curator, collector, or simply someone who appreciates art, our platform offers a space to engage, learn, and co-create.
While many Present gatherings welcome spontaneous attendance, select experiences require tickets—available at event program page. If you prefer, you can also reach out to us directly via email or social media—we’re here to help.
Absolutely. We welcome collaborations with artists, galleries, museums, and creative initiatives that align with our mission. If you have a project or idea you’d like to discuss, please reach out to us via email.
To stay informed about our latest events and exhibitions, follow us on social media. We’ll keep you connected with Present.
