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Ilya Kabakov

Ilya Iosifovich Kabakov (Russian: Илья́ Ио́сифович Кабако́в) was a seminal Russian-American conceptual artist, celebrated for his profound contributions to the art world, particularly through installations that critically examined Soviet life and the broader themes of human existence. Born on September 30, 1933, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR, Kabakov's early life during the tumultuous World War II era and subsequent education at the V.I. Surikov State Art Institute in Moscow shaped his perspective and artistic expression. His nuanced critiques of the Soviet regime, combined with his exploration of utopian projects—including capitalism—through his art, positioned him as a pivotal figure in the dialogue between Eastern and Western artistic traditions.

Kabakov's partnership with Emilia Kanevsky, who later became his wife, led to a dynamic collaboration that spanned decades, producing influential exhibitions globally, including notable showcases at the Documenta in 1992, the Venice Biennale in 1993, and the Tate Modern in 2017. Their work is characterized by the use of fictional narratives, which often drew upon Kabakov's personal experiences to explore the life cycle of the Soviet Union, positioning it not merely as a failed socialist experiment but as one among many utopian visions susceptible to the authoritarian will to power​​​​.

Throughout his career, Kabakov never shied away from the complexity of the human condition, as evidenced by his installations like "The Man Who Flew Into Space From His Apartment" and "The Toilet," which resonate with viewers for their depth and the universality of their themes. His artworks are part of the collections of prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, and the State Hermitage Museum, underscoring his significant impact and enduring legacy in the art world​​​​.

Kabakov's death on May 27, 2023, at the age of 89, marked the end of a prolific career that left an indelible mark on the landscape of conceptual art. His work continues to inspire and provoke thought, bridging the gap between personal narrative and global history, and inviting viewers to reconsider their perspectives on society, history, and the role of art in reflecting and shaping human experience​​​​.

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Wikipedia

Date and place of birt:30 september 1933, Dnipro, USSR
Date and place of death:27 may 2023, New York City, USA
Nationality:Russia, USA, USSR
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Media artist, Sculptor
Art style:Post War Art, Ready-made, Conceptual art, Contemporary art

Creators Russia

Vladimir Alexandrovich Kuzmin (1935 - 2021)
Vladimir Alexandrovich Kuzmin
1935 - 2021
Boris Solomonovich Aronson (1898 - 1980)
Boris Solomonovich Aronson
1898 - 1980
Grigoriy Grigorievich Myasoyedov (1834 - 1911)
Grigoriy Grigorievich Myasoyedov
1834 - 1911
Lotfulla Abdulmenovich Fattakhov (1918 - 1981)
Lotfulla Abdulmenovich Fattakhov
1918 - 1981
Mikhail Davidovich Natarevich (1907 - 1979)
Mikhail Davidovich Natarevich
1907 - 1979
Leonard Viktorovich Turzhansky (1875 - 1945)
Leonard Viktorovich Turzhansky
1875 - 1945
Pyotr Pavlovich Ossovsky (1925 - 2015)
Pyotr Pavlovich Ossovsky
1925 - 2015
Louis Caravaque (1684 - 1754)
Louis Caravaque
1684 - 1754
Gavriil Kondratyevich Malysh (1907 - 1998)
Gavriil Kondratyevich Malysh
1907 - 1998
Sergey Vasilyevich Ivanov (1864 - 1910)
Sergey Vasilyevich Ivanov
1864 - 1910
Ilya Lvovich Selvinsky (1899 - 1968)
Ilya Lvovich Selvinsky
1899 - 1968
Aleksei Mikhailovich Gan (1887 - 1942)
Aleksei Mikhailovich Gan
1887 - 1942
Sergey Borisovich Otrochenko (1910 - 1988)
Sergey Borisovich Otrochenko
1910 - 1988
Rostislav Nikolaevich Barto (1902 - 1974)
Rostislav Nikolaevich Barto
1902 - 1974
Gleb Aleksandrovich Savinov (1915 - 2000)
Gleb Aleksandrovich Savinov
1915 - 2000
Nikolai Vasilievich Mescherin (1864 - 1916)
Nikolai Vasilievich Mescherin
1864 - 1916

Creators Conceptual art

Tayeba Begum Lipi (1969)
Tayeba Begum Lipi
1969
Hannes Schultze-Froitzheim (1904 - 1995)
Hannes Schultze-Froitzheim
1904 - 1995
Pol Bury (1922 - 2005)
Pol Bury
1922 - 2005
Saleh al-Jumai'e (1939)
Saleh al-Jumai'e
1939
Evgenia Mikhailovna Adamova (1913 - 1991)
Evgenia Mikhailovna Adamova
1913 - 1991
Sidney Nolan (1917 - 1992)
Sidney Nolan
1917 - 1992
Michael Rögler (1940)
Michael Rögler
1940
Martin Eder (1968)
Martin Eder
1968
Tom Walter Hops (1906 - 1976)
Tom Walter Hops
1906 - 1976
Gert & Uwe Tobias (1973)
Gert & Uwe Tobias
1973
Jan Štursa (1880 - 1925)
Jan Štursa
1880 - 1925
Tom Marioni (1937)
Tom Marioni
1937
Ben Macala (1937 - 1997)
Ben Macala
1937 - 1997
Yin Qi (1962)
Yin Qi
1962
Chris Levine (1960)
Chris Levine
1960
Paolo Icaro (1936)
Paolo Icaro
1936
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