Yevgeny Adolfovich Kibrik (1906 - 1978)

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Yevgeny Adolfovich Kibrik

Yevgeny Adolfovich Kibrik (Russian: Евгений Адольфович Кибрик) was a prominent Soviet artist and illustrator, whose career spanned from the early 20th century until his death in 1978. Born into the turmoil of pre-revolutionary Russia, Kibrik developed a unique artistic voice that resonated with the cultural and political landscapes of his time. His early engagement with the analytical art movement, spearheaded by Pavel Filonov, significantly influenced his illustrative style. This can be seen in his illustrations for "Lieutenant Kizhe" by Tynyanov, where he first began to make a name for himself.

Kibrik's work is notable for its dynamic and expressive approach, often characterized by bold gestures and a vibrant use of color and form. This approach became particularly evident in his later works, such as the illustrations for "Colas Breugnon" by Romain Rolland, where he depicted full-bodied, epic characters with open, theatrical gestures​ (Arthive)​. His contribution to Soviet art was not just limited to his creations but extended to his role as an educator, shaping the next generation of Soviet artists through his long tenure as a professor at the Moscow state art Institute​.

Kibrik's artistic legacy is preserved in various museum collections, including the State Tretyakov Gallery, the State Russian Museum, and the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. His hometown of Voznesensk further honors his contributions with the Art Museum named after E. A. Kibrik, showcasing his vast body of work and continuing influence on Russian art​​.

For those intrigued by the evolution of Soviet art and the role of literature in shaping visual culture, Kibrik's work offers a fascinating study. His ability to weave narrative, emotion, and political commentary into his illustrations marks him as a key figure in the exploration of Soviet aesthetic and ideological expressions.

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Date and place of birt:21 february 1906, Voznesensk, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:18 july 1978, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Educator, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Genre:Genre art, Portrait
Art style:Analytical Art, Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Irakli Moiseevich Toidze (1902 - 1985)
Irakli Moiseevich Toidze
1902 - 1985
Zinaida Yevgenyevna Serebriakova (1884 - 1967)
Zinaida Yevgenyevna Serebriakova
1884 - 1967
Anastasija Dmitrievna Dmitrieva (1959)
Anastasija Dmitrievna Dmitrieva
1959
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian (1961)
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian
1961
Pyotr Andreyevich Pavlensky (1984)
Pyotr Andreyevich Pavlensky
1984
Nadezhda Andreevna Udaltsova (1885 - 1961)
Nadezhda Andreevna Udaltsova
1885 - 1961
Alfred Rudolfovich Eberling (1872 - 1951)
Alfred Rudolfovich Eberling
1872 - 1951
Elizaveta Sergeyevna Kruglikova (1865 - 1941)
Elizaveta Sergeyevna Kruglikova
1865 - 1941
Boris Ignatyevich Arvatov (1896 - 1940)
Boris Ignatyevich Arvatov
1896 - 1940
Valery Markovich Gerlovin (1945)
Valery Markovich Gerlovin
1945
Fedor Alexandrovich Modorov (1890 - 1967)
Fedor Alexandrovich Modorov
1890 - 1967
Boris Sergeevich Gennadyev (1912 - 1942)
Boris Sergeevich Gennadyev
1912 - 1942
Nina Ilinichna Niss-Goldman (1892 - 1990)
Nina Ilinichna Niss-Goldman
1892 - 1990
Anna Semenovna Golubkina (1864 - 1927)
Anna Semenovna Golubkina
1864 - 1927
Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky (1866 - 1944)
Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky
1866 - 1944
Karl Pavlovich Bryullov (1799 - 1852)
Karl Pavlovich Bryullov
1799 - 1852

Creators Analytical Art

Ivan Vasilievich Yevstigneyev (1899 - 1967)
Ivan Vasilievich Yevstigneyev
1899 - 1967
Boris Fedorovich Domashnikov (1924 - 2003)
Boris Fedorovich Domashnikov
1924 - 2003
Aleksei Evgenevich Zelenskii (1903 - 1974)
Aleksei Evgenevich Zelenskii
1903 - 1974
Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky (1884 - 1939)
Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky
1884 - 1939
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan (1891 - 1966)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bazhbeuk-Melikyan
1891 - 1966
Vasilii Ivanovich Grigoriev (1895 - 1982)
Vasilii Ivanovich Grigoriev
1895 - 1982
Fedor Fedorovich Fedorovsky (1883 - 1955)
Fedor Fedorovich Fedorovsky
1883 - 1955
Raphael Soyer (1899 - 1987)
Raphael Soyer
1899 - 1987
Leonid Gershovich Krivitsky (1932 - 2015)
Leonid Gershovich Krivitsky
1932 - 2015
Fedor Mikhailovich Stukoshin (1914 - 1974)
Fedor Mikhailovich Stukoshin
1914 - 1974
Vasily Nikolayevich Baksheyev (1862 - 1958)
Vasily Nikolayevich Baksheyev
1862 - 1958
Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky (1922 - 2010)
Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky
1922 - 2010
Ilya Nisonovich Shtilman (1902 - 1966)
Ilya Nisonovich Shtilman
1902 - 1966
Alexander Georgievich Zakovryashin (1899 - 1945)
Alexander Georgievich Zakovryashin
1899 - 1945
Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina (1889 - 1953)
Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina
1889 - 1953
Boris Sergeevich Zemenkov (1902 - 1963)
Boris Sergeevich Zemenkov
1902 - 1963
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