Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina (1889 - 1953)

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Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina

Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina (Russian: Ве́ра Игна́тьевна Му́хина)  was a renowned Soviet sculptor and artist, celebrated for her significant contributions to Soviet art and sculpture. Born into a wealthy merchant family in Riga, Mukhina's journey into the world of art took her through the studios of notable artists in Russia and Europe, including the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris under Antoine Bourdelle. Her work is deeply imbued with a sense of national pride and a commitment to the socialist cause, reflecting the tumultuous times she lived through, including both World Wars and the shifting political landscape of the Soviet Union.

Mukhina's most celebrated piece, "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman," a towering sculpture made of stainless steel, was originally created for the 1937 World's Fair in Paris. This sculpture, standing as a symbol of Soviet might and unity, showcases Mukhina's mastery in welding and her innovative approach to monumental art. The piece was acclaimed internationally and continues to be a significant symbol of Soviet and Russian culture​​​​.

Throughout her career, Mukhina experimented with a variety of materials and techniques, including glass, earning her numerous awards, such as the Stalin Prize, which she received five times, and the title of People's Artist of the USSR. Her commitment to art went beyond her own creations; she was a passionate educator and theorist, advocating for the enrichment of Soviet artistic vocabulary and experimenting with new materials and forms​​​​.

Mukhina's legacy extends beyond her sculptures to her contributions to the art world through her theoretical writings, her influence on public and architectural sculpture, and her experimentation with art glass, transforming ordinary objects into decorative art pieces. Her works are preserved in museums and public spaces, continuing to inspire and evoke admiration​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Mukhina's works represent a poignant narrative of 20th-century Soviet art, characterized by its boldness, innovation, and ideological commitment. Her life's work offers a window into the complexities of Soviet art, navigating the realms of personal expression and state expectations.

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Date and place of birt:1 july 1889, Riga, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:6 october 1953, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Latvia, Russia
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Monumentalist, Sculptor
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, Portrait sculpture
Art style:Post War Art, Soviet art, Socialist realism

Creators Latvia

Lea Matisovna Davydova-Medene (1921 - 1986)
Lea Matisovna Davydova-Medene
1921 - 1986
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov (1906 - 1989)
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov
1906 - 1989
Vladimir Dmitrievich Dukhovlinov (1950)
Vladimir Dmitrievich Dukhovlinov
1950
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens (1885 - 1929)
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens
1885 - 1929
Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1883 - 1973)
Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin
1883 - 1973
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (1836 - 1902)
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni
1836 - 1902
Jan Damel (1780 - 1840)
Jan Damel
1780 - 1840
Vera Idelson (1893 - 1977)
Vera Idelson
1893 - 1977
Artur Petrovich Apinis (1904 - 1975)
Artur Petrovich Apinis
1904 - 1975
Alexander Schwabe (1824 - 1872)
Alexander Schwabe
1824 - 1872
Voldemar Matvejs (1877 - 1916)
Voldemar Matvejs
1877 - 1916
Constantin Kluge (1912 - 2003)
Constantin Kluge
1912 - 2003
Abel Pann (1883 - 1963)
Abel Pann
1883 - 1963
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid (1783 - 1844)
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid
1783 - 1844
Boriss Bērziņš (1930 - 2002)
Boriss Bērziņš
1930 - 2002
Ludolfs Liberts (1895 - 1959)
Ludolfs Liberts
1895 - 1959

Creators Post War Art

Josep Llorens i Artigas (1892 - 1980)
Josep Llorens i Artigas
1892 - 1980
George Clair Tooker (1920 - 2011)
George Clair Tooker
1920 - 2011
Konrad Klapheck (1935 - 2023)
Konrad Klapheck
1935 - 2023
Vern Swansen (1916 - 1992)
Vern Swansen
1916 - 1992
Sofija Veiveryte (1926 - 2009)
Sofija Veiveryte
1926 - 2009
Alexey Petrovich Pochtennyj (1895 - 1942)
Alexey Petrovich Pochtennyj
1895 - 1942
Rolf Otto Lehmann (1930 - 2005)
Rolf Otto Lehmann
1930 - 2005
Malcolm Smith (1910 - 1966)
Malcolm Smith
1910 - 1966
Jirí Kolár (1914 - 2002)
Jirí Kolár
1914 - 2002
Fyodor Pavlovich Reshetnikov (1906 - 1988)
Fyodor Pavlovich Reshetnikov
1906 - 1988
Louis Jou (1881 - 1968)
Louis Jou
1881 - 1968
André Dunoyer de Segonzac (1884 - 1974)
André Dunoyer de Segonzac
1884 - 1974
Schang Hutter (1934 - 2021)
Schang Hutter
1934 - 2021
Jared French (1905 - 1988)
Jared French
1905 - 1988
Lee Bontecou (1931 - 2022)
Lee Bontecou
1931 - 2022
Indulis Zariņš (1929 - 1997)
Indulis Zariņš
1929 - 1997
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