Maria Bregman is a writer, art historian, music, literary, and art critic, producer, and curator. She is widely recognised for her in-depth research into contemporary and classical art, literature, and music, as well as her contributions to fostering cultural exchange. Her curatorial work spans exhibitions and events across the international cultural scene, encompassing art, literature, music, ballet, and other art forms.
With over a decade of experience in critical writing, Bregman has authored analytical and critical articles for leading publications, including Life Magazines (London North editions), ArtCulture UK, Creativitys.UK, Afisha London, BLUR Art Magazine, London Post, Cultural Initiative UK, and It’s Book Magazine. As a presenter of a programme on CultFM and the creator of a project on the Cultura TV channel, Bregman has played a pivotal role in bringing art to a wider audience. Her work focuses on the intersection of emotional resonance and artistic innovation, while also highlighting underrepresented voices in the creative sphere.
Throughout her career, Maria has actively participated in organising and curating major cultural events. She has supported numerous ballet and music projects, working with the State Classical Ballet Theatre of Vasiliev and Kasatkina and the Sretensky Monastery Choir, where she managed public relations and performance organisation. She served as the curator of the Visionary Art exhibition in Ruthin, Wales, and organised international art exhibitions for the Museum of Modern Art and the Creative Union of Artists of Russia.
Maria has also curated solo exhibitions for renowned artists, including Zurab Tsereteli, and group exhibitions under the auspices of the International Federation of Artists (IFA). In the 2010s, she initiated international cultural exchanges and contemporary art exhibitions, fostering dialogue between artists and audiences. Her efforts extended to organising numerous music and cultural festivals in the UK, Tunisia, Israel, and Russia, as well as creative receptions under the patronage of UNESCO and the Russian Academy of Arts.
Her contributions to the arts include serving on the jury of prestigious awards, such as the Vasily Kandinsky Art Prize, the Creativitys UK Award, and as a member of the organising committee for the SIFFA Award.
Maria holds a distinguished academic background, having studied at the Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA, Faculty of Television and Journalism), the Maxim Gorky Literary Institute, and its Higher Literary Courses. Her education laid the foundation for her expertise in critical analysis and creative storytelling.
As a member of the Union of Russian Writers, the Union of Artists and Musicians under the UN Foundation, and the Union of Journalists, Maria Bregman holds a significant position in the international cultural landscape.
