Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev (1925 - 2012)

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Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev

Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev (Russian: Гелий Михайлович Коржев), a Soviet and Russian painter born on July 7, 1925, is remembered for his dedication to the Socialist Realism style, and his artworks echo the significant historical events of 20th-century Russia. His upbringing in a family deeply embedded in the arts, with a father who was a pioneer in Soviet landscape architecture and a mother who taught literature for four decades, undoubtedly shaped his artistic journey. Korzhev's formal art education began at the Moscow State Art School, under renowned tutors such as Vasily Pochitalov and Sergey Gerasimov, followed by the Moscow State Art Institute​​.

Korzhev's career was marked by his unwavering commitment to Communist ideals, even refusing a state award in the late 1990s from the Russian Federation, to stay true to his beliefs formed under the Soviet Union. This principled stance, alongside his detailed diaries and reflections, offers a deep insight into the man behind the canvas​. His masterpieces, such as "Clouds of 1945" and "Conversation," not only demonstrate his skill but also his capacity to encapsulate complex historical and philosophical themes within his art​​.

The legacy of Korzhev's work is divided between prestigious Russian institutions and private collections worldwide, making his contributions to art a subject of both national pride and global appreciation. As collectors and experts in art and antiques, understanding Korzhev's influence requires recognizing both his artistic prowess and his deep-seated ideological beliefs that informed his work throughout his life.

For those intrigued by the intersection of art, history, and ideology, Korzhev's oeuvre offers a compelling study. Sign up for updates to stay informed about new product sales and auction events related to Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev's remarkable art.

Date and place of birt:7 july 1925, Moscow, USSR
Date and place of death:27 august 2012, Moscow, Russia
Nationality:Russia, USSR
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Painter
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, History painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Surrealism, Severe Style, Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Ekaterina Feodorovna Belashova (1906 - 1971)
Ekaterina Feodorovna Belashova
1906 - 1971
Aleksandr Davidovich Brener (1957)
Aleksandr Davidovich Brener
1957
Oleg Alexandrovich Zinger (1910 - 1998)
Oleg Alexandrovich Zinger
1910 - 1998
Sergey Ivanovich Kalmykov (1891 - 1967)
Sergey Ivanovich Kalmykov
1891 - 1967
Arthur Kolnik (1890 - 1972)
Arthur Kolnik
1890 - 1972
Alexey Lukich Yushanov (1840 - 1866)
Alexey Lukich Yushanov
1840 - 1866
Nikolai Bagratovich Nikoghosyan (1918 - 2018)
Nikolai Bagratovich Nikoghosyan
1918 - 2018
Lev Alexandrovich Schultz (1897 - 1970)
Lev Alexandrovich Schultz
1897 - 1970
Viktor Yakovlevich Bunyakovsky (1804 - 1889)
Viktor Yakovlevich Bunyakovsky
1804 - 1889
Mikhail Pavlovich Ivanov-Radkevich (1901 - 1990)
Mikhail Pavlovich Ivanov-Radkevich
1901 - 1990
Ilya Jefimovitsch Repin (1844 - 1930)
Ilya Jefimovitsch Repin
1844 - 1930
Pavel Alexandrovich Radimov (1887 - 1967)
Pavel Alexandrovich Radimov
1887 - 1967
Oskar Georg Adolf Hoffmann (1851 - 1912)
Oskar Georg Adolf Hoffmann
1851 - 1912
Konstantin Klaudianovich Zefirov (1879 - 1960)
Konstantin Klaudianovich Zefirov
1879 - 1960
Revekka Moiseevna Tsuzmer (1918 - 2009)
Revekka Moiseevna Tsuzmer
1918 - 2009
Vilyo Johannes Koyo (1891 - 1966)
Vilyo Johannes Koyo
1891 - 1966

Creators Severe Style

Margaretha Dubach (1938)
Margaretha Dubach
1938
Liubov Mikhailovna Kholina (1918 - 1998)
Liubov Mikhailovna Kholina
1918 - 1998
Ernest Pizzotti (1905 - 1984)
Ernest Pizzotti
1905 - 1984
William Baziotes (1912 - 1963)
William Baziotes
1912 - 1963
Bronislav Dmitrievich Bystrushkin (1926 - 1977)
Bronislav Dmitrievich Bystrushkin
1926 - 1977
Tamara Nikolaevna Bespalova-Mikhaleva (1912 - 1991)
Tamara Nikolaevna Bespalova-Mikhaleva
1912 - 1991
Alexander Maxovich Shilov (1943)
Alexander Maxovich Shilov
1943
Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek (1919 - 1994)
Vecheslav Frantsevich Zagonek
1919 - 1994
Lev Efimovich Kerbel' (1917 - 2003)
Lev Efimovich Kerbel'
1917 - 2003
Nikolay Ivanovich Getman (1917 - 2004)
Nikolay Ivanovich Getman
1917 - 2004
Aleksei Viktorovich Vorobevskii (1906 - 1992)
Aleksei Viktorovich Vorobevskii
1906 - 1992
Alfred Manessier (1911 - 1993)
Alfred Manessier
1911 - 1993
Tomoo Gokita (1969)
Tomoo Gokita
1969
Boris Fedorovich Domashnikov (1924 - 2003)
Boris Fedorovich Domashnikov
1924 - 2003
Sarkis Mambreevich Muradyan (1927 - 2007)
Sarkis Mambreevich Muradyan
1927 - 2007
André Breton (1896 - 1966)
André Breton
1896 - 1966