Moscow Conceptualism is an art movement that emerged in the 1970s in the Soviet Union, particularly in Moscow. It is characterized by a focus on ideas and concepts rather than traditional artistic techniques or aesthetics. Artists often used humor, irony, and paradox to critique the political and social conditions of their time, challenging the norms of both Soviet ideology and Western art. Key figures in this movement include Ilya Kabakov, Andrei Monastyrsky, and Vladimir Sorokin. They created works that often blurred the lines between art and everyday life, using various media such as installations, performance, and text. Moscow Conceptualism remains influential in contemporary art, reflecting the complexities of post-Soviet society.