Where art illuminates vitality.
Our name reflects the dual forces we cherish: blue – the colour of introspection, melancholy, and quiet strength, and verve – the spirited drive behind every act of creation.
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Get To Know Us
Ekaterina Myllykoski
Art Director
As Art Director of The Blue Verve, Ekaterina Myllykoski, a visual artist with a rich academic and professional background, guides the gallery’s curatorial vision with care and integrity. She shapes and leads the overall artistic direction, curating exhibitions that reflect the gallery’s values and mission. Her role includes selecting artists and artworks, overseeing exhibition development and installation, and fostering meaningful connections between artists, collectors, and audiences.
Her passion for contemporary art has been shaped by years of direct engagement in the field, including significant experience at Regina Gallery, Russia’s first contemporary art gallery, where she gained valuable insight into gallery operations, artist representation, and exhibition-making.
Her international studies in Journalism, Tourism, and Event Management have broadened her understanding of how art intersects with culture, allowing her to connect with diverse artistic traditions and audiences worldwide. As a practicing artist, she also brings firsthand knowledge of the needs and challenges artists face today.
Veronika Gramotina
Executive Manager
Veronika Gramotina is a visual artist with a background in marketing, business administration, and creative project management. At The Blue Verve, she oversees operations, marketing, artist relations, and strategic development and planning, balancing structure with artistic soul.
Her work bridges the practical and the poetic, bringing together a commitment to professionalism with a passion for contemporary expression. As a co-founder, she is dedicated to fostering a space where artists thrive professionally and where collectors, art lovers, and the curious find thoughtful, original work that leaves a lasting impression.
Founded by professionals with expertise in both the arts and business, the gallery is grounded in care, artistic spirit, and curatorial integrity.
We’re here to support artists, inspire people, and create a space for meaningful encounters with contemporary art. Guided by visionary insight and a commitment to originality and distinction, we curate works that illuminate vitality and invite introspection.
At our core, we value depth, distinction, originality, openness, and reliability. We are building a space where artists thrive, viewers take time, conversations spark, and those drawn to art find something that stirs, stays, and speaks.