Gapar Aitievich Aitiev (1912 - 1984)

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Gapar Aitievich Aitiev

Gapar Aitievich Aitiev (Russian: Гапар Айтиевич Айтиев), a pioneering figure in Soviet Kyrgyz art, was born in 1912 and became a cornerstone of Kyrgyz cultural heritage through his impactful contributions as an artist and educator. Aitiev's journey in art began at the Moscow Art School in Memory of 1905, where he studied under N. P. Krymov between 1935 and 1938, laying the groundwork for his illustrious career. His profound connection to his Kyrgyz roots was reflected in his artwork, characterized by epic, poetic landscapes of Kyrgyzstan, such as "Midday on Issyk Kul" (1954), and detailed portraits like the "Gallery of portraits of contemporaries" (1979). Aitiev's contributions to the art world earned him the prestigious titles of People’s Artist of the USSR and Hero of Socialist Labor, marking his influence on Soviet and Kyrgyz art history.

The Gapar Aitiev Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts, named in his honor, stands as a testament to his legacy, showcasing not only his work but also a broad spectrum of Kyrgyz and Russian art, spanning from traditional Kyrgyz artifacts to contemporary works post-independence. This museum, alongside the Gapar Aitiev Memorial Studio Museum in Bishkek, provides insight into Aitiev's life, offering a personal glance at his workspaces and the art that filled his surroundings. These institutions preserve and celebrate Aitiev's dedication to portraying the tranquil beauty of Kyrgyz landscapes and the spirit of its people, making his work an integral part of Kyrgyz national identity.

For those interested in the rich tapestry of Central Asian art, visiting these museums in Bishkek is a journey through the heart of Kyrgyz culture and history, brought alive by Aitiev's artistic vision. His work not only captures the essence of Kyrgyzstan's landscapes and people but also serves as a bridge between the traditional and the modern, embodying the nation's cultural evolution.

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Date and place of birt:28 september 1912, Кара-Суу, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:16 december 1984, Bishkek, USSR
Nationality:Kyrgyzstan, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Decorator, Educator, Painter, Scenographer, Sculptor
Genre:Genre art, Portrait sculpture, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Socialist realism

Creators Kyrgyzstan

Vitaly Feodosyevich Chernobrisov (1940 - 2022)
Vitaly Feodosyevich Chernobrisov
1940 - 2022
Vladimir Anatol'evich Aref'ev (1949)
Vladimir Anatol'evich Aref'ev
1949
Fedor Mikhailovich Stukoshin (1914 - 1974)
Fedor Mikhailovich Stukoshin
1914 - 1974
Theodor Theodorovich Herzen (1935 - 2003)
Theodor Theodorovich Herzen
1935 - 2003
Semyon Afanasyevich Chuikov (1902 - 1980)
Semyon Afanasyevich Chuikov
1902 - 1980
Sultan Shamsutdinovich Abaev (1954)
Sultan Shamsutdinovich Abaev
1954
Sergey Borisovich Daragan (1945 - 2004)
Sergey Borisovich Daragan
1945 - 2004
Sabyrbek Mambetsadykovich Akylbekov (1914 - 1968)
Sabyrbek Mambetsadykovich Akylbekov
1914 - 1968

Creators Socialist realism

Alexander Petrovich Mozolev (1910 - 1970)
Alexander Petrovich Mozolev
1910 - 1970
Zair Isaakovich Azgur (1908 - 1995)
Zair Isaakovich Azgur
1908 - 1995
Toivo Vasilievich Ryannel (1921 - 2012)
Toivo Vasilievich Ryannel
1921 - 2012
Vladimir Alexandrovich Igoshev (1921 - 2007)
Vladimir Alexandrovich Igoshev
1921 - 2007
Wang Xingwei (1969)
Wang Xingwei
1969
Pyotr Filippovich Alberti (1913 - 1994)
Pyotr Filippovich Alberti
1913 - 1994
Bronislav Dmitrievich Bystrushkin (1926 - 1977)
Bronislav Dmitrievich Bystrushkin
1926 - 1977
Joseph Alexandrovich Serebriany (1907 - 1979)
Joseph Alexandrovich Serebriany
1907 - 1979
Natalia Alekseevna Maksimchenko (1915 - 1978)
Natalia Alekseevna Maksimchenko
1915 - 1978
Sergey Yakovlevich Lagutin (1911 - 2012)
Sergey Yakovlevich Lagutin
1911 - 2012
Alexandra Feliksovna Tokareva (1926 - 2015)
Alexandra Feliksovna Tokareva
1926 - 2015
Vladimir Fedorovich Tokarev (1918 - 1988)
Vladimir Fedorovich Tokarev
1918 - 1988
Lidia Ivanovna Charlemagne (1915 - 1963)
Lidia Ivanovna Charlemagne
1915 - 1963
Aleksandra Rodionovna Arkhiereeva (1924 - ?)
Aleksandra Rodionovna Arkhiereeva
1924 - ?
Brungilda Petrovna Ehpelbaum-Marchenko (1927 - 2014)
Brungilda Petrovna Ehpelbaum-Marchenko
1927 - 2014
Boris Vladimirovich Ioganson (1893 - 1973)
Boris Vladimirovich Ioganson
1893 - 1973
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