Yervand Kochar (1899 - 1979) - photo 1

Yervand Kochar

Yervand Kochar (Russian: Ерванд Семёнович Кочар) was an Armenian sculptor and modern artist, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the 20th-century art world, particularly as a pioneer of the Painting in Space art movement. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 1899, Kochar's artistic journey led him from his native land to Paris, where his innovative works earned him critical acclaim and a place alongside other avant-garde artists. His creations, characterized by a dynamic blend of sculpture and painting, sought to introduce time as a fourth dimension to art, presenting a novel way of perceiving artistic expressions​​.

Kochar's most celebrated works, such as the statues of David of Sassoun and Vardan Mamikonian, have become emblematic of Armenian heritage, symbolizing the enduring spirit and cultural richness of Armenia. His masterpiece in painting, "Disasters of War," alongside other significant works, underscores his versatility and mastery over different mediums​​. The Yervand Kochar Museum in Yerevan, Armenia, serves as a testament to his enduring legacy, housing a vast collection of his works and offering insights into his artistic evolution and the profound impact of his contributions to modern art​.

For art collectors and experts, Kochar's work represents not only a pivotal moment in the history of modern art but also an opportunity to engage with the rich tapestry of Armenian cultural identity. His innovative approach to form, space, and time continues to inspire new generations of artists and art aficionados worldwide.

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Date and place of birt:15 june 1899, Tbilisi, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:22 january 1979, Yerevan, USSR
Nationality:Georgia, France, Armenia, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter, Sculptor
Genre:Portrait, Still life
Art style:Cubism, Modern art, Surrealism, Avant-garde, Contemporary art, Symbolism

Creators Georgia

Alexey Aleksandrovich Radakov (1877 - 1942)
Alexey Aleksandrovich Radakov
1877 - 1942
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky (1893 - 1976)
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky
1893 - 1976
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan (1891 - 1966)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan
1891 - 1966
Ilia Mikhailovich Zdanevich (1894 - 1975)
Ilia Mikhailovich Zdanevich
1894 - 1975
Kirill Mikhaylovich Zdanevich (1892 - 1969)
Kirill Mikhaylovich Zdanevich
1892 - 1969
Iosif Artemievich Karalyan (1897 - 1981)
Iosif Artemievich Karalyan
1897 - 1981
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov (1884 - 1928)
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov
1884 - 1928
Apollon Kutateladze (1900 - 1972)
Apollon Kutateladze
1900 - 1972
Gregorio Sciltian (1900 - 1985)
Gregorio Sciltian
1900 - 1985
Vardges Akopovich Surenyants (1860 - 1921)
Vardges Akopovich Surenyants
1860 - 1921
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze (1909 - 1978)
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze
1909 - 1978
Akop Karapetovich Kodzhoyan (1883 - 1959)
Akop Karapetovich Kodzhoyan
1883 - 1959
Natalya Danko (1892 - 1942)
Natalya Danko
1892 - 1942
Isidor Grigorievich Frikh-Khar (1893 - 1978)
Isidor Grigorievich Frikh-Khar
1893 - 1978
Georgy Alekseevich Ochiauri (1927 - 2017)
Georgy Alekseevich Ochiauri
1927 - 2017
Zwy Milshtein (1934 - 2020)
Zwy Milshtein
1934 - 2020

Creators Avant-garde

Sharon Core (1965)
Sharon Core
1965
Kate Malone (1959)
Kate Malone
1959
Friedrich Ahlers-Hestermann (1883 - 1973)
Friedrich Ahlers-Hestermann
1883 - 1973
Nadezhda Ivanovna Isakova (1950 - 2002)
Nadezhda Ivanovna Isakova
1950 - 2002
Giuseppe Cominetti (1882 - 1930)
Giuseppe Cominetti
1882 - 1930
Cristina BanBan (1987)
Cristina BanBan
1987
Joseph Witterwulghe (1883 - 1967)
Joseph Witterwulghe
1883 - 1967
Marwan Kassab-Bachi (1934 - 2016)
Marwan Kassab-Bachi
1934 - 2016
David LaChapelle (1963)
David LaChapelle
1963
Oscar Moll (1875 - 1947)
Oscar Moll
1875 - 1947
Bruno Erdmann (1915 - 2003)
Bruno Erdmann
1915 - 2003
Ged Quinn (1963)
Ged Quinn
1963
 Sergey Iosifovich Paradzhanov (1924 - 1990)
Sergey Iosifovich Paradzhanov
1924 - 1990
Konstantin Ivanovich Khoroshevich (1927 - 2013)
Konstantin Ivanovich Khoroshevich
1927 - 2013
Luigi Panzeri (1865 - 1939)
Luigi Panzeri
1865 - 1939
Károly Ferenczy (1862 - 1917)
Károly Ferenczy
1862 - 1917
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