From February 1, Museum TV HD became available to TV Com subscribers. The channel dedicated to art is available in the Premium package and in the list of the “Entertainment” channels. In Russia and CIS, Museum TV HD is distributed by Thema Rus, a Canal+ International group company.
“Museum TV HD tells its viewers not only about painting and architecture, but it also shows cultural places, broadcasts auctions, including the prestigious Sotheby's one, demonstrates contemporary digital and video art. It is important for us that the number of Museum TV HD viewers is growing, and that people can learn a lot of interesting things and visit cultural venues from all over the world thanks to our programs and without leaving their living room, which is even more relevant in today's reality,” said Natalya Kabikova, Managing Director of Thema Rus.
Talgat Shakenov, Director of TV Commerce LLP, added: “Museum TV HD brings masterpieces of the world's greatest art collections directly to our customers' apartments. Thanks to Museum TV HD channel, any viewer gets the opportunity to get into the best art galleries and museums in the world: The Hermitage, Louvre, Orsay Museum, etc., and gets acquainted with the most famous paintings in the history of mankind. We are glad that now our subscribers have such a unique opportunity to become part of the art world”.
In February, Museum TV HD presents premieres about the life and creations of the legendary Vincent Van Gogh, offering special programs "The Choice to paint: Vincent Van Gogh" and "The great Masters of Painting: Vincent Van Gogh," which will tell about how the artist found his own style.
In March, Museum TV HD will host a selection of programs dedicated to the International Women's Day – as part of "Women in Art" special programming. The channel will highlight shows such as "Frida Kahlo - Between Ecstasy and Pain" and “Sarah Bernhardt - Her life, her follies”.