Gerry's in Moscow

There was a couple of tweets about Gerry in Moscow but I didn't think much about it, until a couple of pics showed up earlier today:

Quote :

Cyprien Gaillard, Koudlam and Gerard Butler in one space in Moscow @baibakovart- surreal.

about 14 hours ago via web

Gerard Butler just left my apt. My balcony is a part of Moscow sightseeing now.

about 7 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone

http://twitter.com/AnnaDyu

It looks to be some sort of art show. Here are links to the pictures. You'll notice he's clean shaven now.

http://tweetphoto.com/24317499

http://tweetphoto.com/24396426

This is what he was attending:

http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/34670/baibakov-art-projects-moves-to-bigger-space/


Baibakov Art Projects Moves to Bigger Space


MOSCOW— In the latest phase of the ongoing evolution of Moscow's contemporary-art scene, the Baibakov Art Projects is moving from its home in the Red October Chocolate Factory to a more capacious space nearby on the banks of the Paveletskaya River. With 13,000 square feet available for exhibitions, public sculpture courtyards, a lecture hall, and a rooftop boasting panoramic views, the new location provides the kind of bells and whistles that take it beyond the bare requirements of a kunsthalle to become a more serious art destination.
Founded in 2008, the art center is the ambitious pet project of Maria Baibakova, the 24-year-old daughter of mining magnate Oleg Baibakov. But while she is frequently lumped together with fellow art heiress Dasha Zhukova — a comparison she bristles at, as in this interview with Art + Auction's Sarah Douglas — she has managed to launch an aggressive, Western-art-heavy program that over a scant two years has exhibited work by Luc Tuymans, Paul Pfeiffer, Sterling Ruby, Kelley Walker, and Matthew Brannon. To inaugurate the new expanded art space on May 27, Baibakova will present "Perpetual Battles," a show organized by Kate Sutton together with Baibakova and Jean-Max Colard that includes such international, politically-engaged artists as Cyprien Gaillard, Saadane Afif, and Adel Abdessemed.
In a statement, Baibakova said, "Baibakov art projects is invested in creating a dialogue between the past and future of Russia and, with our involvement, this former House of Culture at Paveletskaya will become one of Moscow's magnetic culture destinations for locals and the international community.”

Trolling at an art exhibit is a bit more classy than trolling in a nightclub....

oooo, nothing gets by you two

What...dogs playing poker?

The man gets around! I think he looks good clean shaven! I'm wondering what possessed him?

Ger

More pics here:

http://www.spletnik.ru/events/19692-neskonchaemyjj-bojj-otkrytie-vystavki-posetil.html

translated:

An endless battle": the opening of the exhibition visited Gerard Butler

Gallery Contemporary Art moved Baibakov art projects: with the noise leaving the "Red October", it is located in the exhibition space, located Paveletskaya. Events to celebrate the opening, timed to coincide with the presentation of the exposition "perpetual battle, it was decided to hold a big way: not only that it lasted nearly six hours, so it is also a Hollywood guest to - at the invitation of Oleg Baibakov visited Moscow Gerard Butler.

However, even without the star class-A presentation of the new exhibition was interesting and bright. "An endless battle" - an exhibition exploring the creative potential of confrontation within the society. The inspiration for the artists who participated in the project, began work of French philosopher Michel Foucault to supervise and punish, "in which he argues that society itself consists of a" never-ending battle, "programmed civilization and harmonize it.

Among the artists who agreed to talk about the conflicts in modern society - Thomas Hirschhorn, Ida Tursik, Wilfred Mill, Raphaël Zarka, and others. Under the project, they prepared paintings, collages and installations, designed to focus attention on the most critical, in their view, problems. For example, Thomas Hirschhorn has created a series of works made from clippings of glossy magazines, personnel from the news and propaganda slogans - as an example of what a visual product uses modern society.

In order to enhance the effect of the exposure, the work was presented in an unusual format: in the exhibition space gave a concert in one of the most interesting contemporary symphonic composers - Kudla. His speech was accompanied by a demonstration of video Cyprien Gaillard. Projections of dilapidated buildings made a strong impression on all visitors, but especially - for the girls. Maybe it's the fact that he Cyprien much more like a Hollywood star than a conceptual artist.

Speaking of Hollywood stars. Gerard Butler took to the "endless battle" with great interest: he had carefully studied the work and exchanged views with the curator of the exhibition - Maria Baibakova. The actor flew to Moscow spontaneously - his visit was a surprise for visitors to the exhibition, and for its organizers.

The appearance of the eminent actor was a pleasant surprise for all those who visited the exhibition: it is not clear what was more interested in reviews - their own work or is it Gerard Butler? Whatever it was, the exhibition provided many thought-provoking - the good, the theme stated by the serious and urgent. Miroslav Duma shared experiences with Katia Gaydamak, while Ghosh Rubchinsky and Bozena Rynska preferred to consider the unusual art objects alone. Guests continued to arrive until 11 pm: All the events reminded Night of Museums, held a few weeks earlier.

The translation is cracking me up:

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Gerard Butler bought property in Moscow

One of the most famous Hollywood actors Gerard Butler (Gerard Butler) has decided to acquire real estate in the Russian capital. He recently traveled to Moscow and during his visit to the well-known real estate agency in order to execute the necessary documents for the purchase of housing.

40-year-old actor arrived in Moscow is not the first time. It seems that Moscow enchanted celebrity, and he decided to buy a home here. In Moscow, Butler was a half day, he flew to Russia without protection.

It is rumored that Gerard ordered a design project of their future home in one of the leading specialists in Moscow.

I don't know about buying property in Moscow but I'll bet celebrities get all kinds of invites all over the world to attend different openings, fashion shows, etc. It seems like it would be a great opportunity for Gerry to travel.

Ger

http://www.lifeshowbiz.ru/news/26089

P.S: I'll buy you

One of the major Hollywood macho Gerard Butler bought an apartment in Moscow. As the Life Showbiz, 40-year-old actor, who stayed with an unplanned visit to a half day in Moscow, visited the well-known real estate agencies, and designed the necessary documents for the purchase of housing in the Russian capital.

- He came alone, without bodyguards, - has told Life Showbiz Elena Komarova, an employee of the Agency, through which Mr. Butler buyers. - We talked in English, he was very nice, no star pretensions.
Gerard, who lived at the Hotel Ritz on Tverskaya Street, is not the first time arrives in first capital.

- For the first time I was here two years ago, just a few hours - told Butler. - Was the Red Square and the Museum of them. Pushkin, indescribable beauty!
Apparently, beauty is indescribable and will be in Moscow apartment, stars of the film "300" - actor commissioned a design project in one of the leading specialists in Moscow.

Maybe Gerry's a spy and this is why he was in Moscow....

http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/06/28/russian.spying.arrests/index.html?hpt=T1

lol