They are called one of the most beautiful and harmonious acting couples. Elizaveta Boyarskaya and Maxim Matveyev have been together for 10 years and admit that they have never even quarreled. True, all this time they lived in different cities and only recently moved in. What made them decide on a "guest marriage" - and change their minds after 10 years?
Alexei Gribov can rightfully be called a legend of the Moscow Art Theater: he came to the theater as a 22-year-old boy and played on the famous stage for almost half a century. In the movie, the actor played more than 70 roles, being remembered by the viewer in the images of Captain Vasily Vasilyevich in "Striped Flight" and the director of a photo studio in "Zigzag of Fortune". Outside of the profession, Aleksey Petrovich was the life of the company, but for a long time he was known as an inveterate bachelor. He really got married for the first time after 30 years, while the marriage of Alexei Gribov w
British artist Timothy Easton, having mastered the virtuoso painting technique, has painted many elegant paintings during his creative career that evoke peace, inspiration and harmony in the viewer. Landscapes with flowering meadows and gardens, plot pictures of village life, gentle still lifes illuminated by the rays of the low sun seem so real that you can smell the spring scent of lilies, lavender, irises and wildflowers
You must admit that not many contemporary artists are at the mercy of critics, and an even smaller circle manages to achieve world recognition, honors and high titles during their lifetime. But, they still exist … And among these, the name of the Ukrainian painter Ivan Marchuk is in the forefront. He became the first Ukrainian to be admitted to the "Golden Guild" in Rome, and in the British rating "Top 100 geniuses of our time" he took 72 places. Now Marchuk is the most titled artist of Ukraine, Shevchenko Prize laureate, and
"Golden hands" - so figuratively, with high respect, the Russian people from time immemorial called people who know how to create unusual things with them. So today, in our publication, a story about an artist from the Moscow region Svetlana Belovodova and her lacquer miniatures, made in the style of Fedoskino miniatures on jewelry made of natural stones, which are highly valued in Europe and America and which are called nothing but a Russian miracle
The fashion for traditional carpets in interiors has gradually faded into the past. This once prestigious attribute of Soviet-era household items has come off the walls of apartments and has long migrated to the floor, turning from an object of wealth into a residual element of a bygone era. However, thanks to the Azerbaijani artist Faig Ahmed, these objects, familiar to everyone, have been reborn into ultra-modern carpet weaving art objects. And already today, the creative research of the master is mastering the three-dimensional space in the leading hectares
Philosophical and satirical paintings about contemporary Russian realities by artist Andrey Shatilov
Nowadays, paintings filled with true deep philosophical meaning are quite rare. Therefore, the author's works of the Russian artist Andrey Shatilov evoke genuine interest among the modern viewer. His canvases are, first of all, "a combination of biting surrealism, daring, critical symbolism with a realistic set of artistic means." They are filled with deep content that does not always lie on the surface. Sometimes you need to think deeply that
It has long been the custom that if a pictorial portrait is oil or, at worst, tempera, or, more modern, acrylic. But a decent professional portrait in watercolor is already something unusual. And yet, in our today's publication, we intend to surprise you with the magnificent gallery of portrait watercolor painting by the famous American artist Mary White. It seems that you will get an indelible impression, experience delight and forever change your opinion about the "capricious" watercolor
"The Mother of American Modernism" - as they called Georgia O'Keeffe - one of the most distinctive and brilliant artists in the history of world painting of the last century. She became interested in large-scale painting of flowers. It was these works that brought her wide fame and became the object of research of psychoanalytic scientists, who unequivocally saw erotic overtones and phallic symbolism in her canvases. It is noteworthy that the artist herself sharply protested against such an assessment and argued that in her
Until recently, this kind of art, like vytynanka, was considered endangered. However, the artist from Lvov Daria Alyoshkina found a new way to draw attention to the forgotten Ukrainian folk craft. She creates large-sized curtains for modern interiors of residential and public institutions. Taking paper and a sharp knife in her hands, she not only revived an ancient art form, but also earned world recognition. Our publication contains an amazing selection of her large-scale openwork panels from b
The works of the artist Lyubov Toshcheva are not just decorative items for decorating interiors, but independently living and breathing works of art that give warmth and joy. Her amazing silk scarves and stoles of author's work literally fly around the world and settle in the wardrobes of lovers of exclusive things, her paintings become an exquisite decoration for collections and interiors of batik lovers, and fabulous illustrations created using this technique adorn the pages of many book publications
Art lovers have long been accustomed to the fact that if it is a sculpture, then it is necessarily bronze, marble, stone, ivory or clay. Therefore, such a concept as paper sculpture at least causes surprise and bewilderment among many. Today in our publication is a selection of amazing paper sculptures that are really not inferior in price and quality, made of expensive materials
The new era demands from sculptors who create decorations for modern cities, extraordinary creative solutions. Therefore, some of them have long tried to go beyond the generally accepted concepts of sculpture. Their inventions, called "kinetic art", delight the public with indescribable delight. It would seem that at first glance, their creations are based on a simple idea: the effects of wind, light and movement, but it is they who create a stunning spectacular art object that literally
People of art will never cease to amaze and inspire us with their unique works. This is how they express their attitude to the world around them. Some exhibits have come down to us since ancient times and have not lost their originality at all, and some created by our contemporaries also captivate and delight to the core. Our publication presents some of the most amazing sculptures of our time and past centuries
Simple rural life or ancient witchcraft? The paintings of the American artist Andrea Kovch attract the eye with coziness and provincial charm - and then reveal to the viewer many frightening details. Sad and aloof heroines of her works, surrounded by pets and wild forest guests - ordinary Michigan residents or ancient witches performing strange rituals in the American outback?
It's no secret that contemporary artists stop at nothing to create a real sensation for the viewer. For this purpose, they use all kinds of techniques and artistic techniques, stylistics and innovative ideas. Moreover, they not only use, but also create their own, author's developments. Our today's review is for those connoisseurs of painting who appreciate extraordinary art. Meet Aren Harutyunyan, better known in the circles of painters and admirers as Bumants. This is the artist and the whine
Medusa, the infamous Gorgon, has been a source of inspiration for countless artists throughout many historical periods. Consequently, many of them used various techniques to reproduce the hypnotic charm of Medusa. Today, her gaze continues to captivate viewers in the form of mosaics with optical illusions, statues and drawings. The head of Medusa is immediately recognizable: a direct confrontational look, snakes instead of hair, a distorted facial expression - all these features are characteristic of the image
The Moscow metro is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in the world. Some of his stations are masterpieces of the monumental and solemn Stalinist Empire style, while others are laconic and rational. "Kuznetsky Most" with its marble arches, "Medeleevskaya" with a crystal lattice of lamps, "Medvedkovo" with the impeccable geometry of the track walls and sixteen more stations - the brainchild of the most famous woman architect of the USSR, the "storm of foremen" Nina Aleksandrovna Aleshina
The stunning ornaments of the Ural artist Yuri Lisovsky are like mysterious puzzles that you want to look at over and over again. Fish, birds, people, flowers - all this fascinates with its original, sacred beauty and attracts like a magnet. You don't need to be an expert to understand that paintings with intricate ornaments and subjects have a deep meaning. We invite you to get to know this unique artist and his works
Surely many will say that for a Russian person there is nothing more beautiful and nicer than the Russian winter. Therefore, lovers of Russian painting are invited to admire the winter landscapes of the famous master of Art Nouveau and Impressionism Boris Kustodiev. Well, someone who, and Boris Mikhailovich knew a lot about Russian winter, every time he left a piece of his soul among his picturesque snow-white distant
Marble portraits of the Italian sculptor Giuliano Finelli have delighted those who have seen this miracle for centuries. The master managed to give a hard marble block both the tenderness of satin fabrics, and the refined beauty of openwork lace, and the softness of sable fur, which, as it seems, can move from the slightest breath of breeze. It's just incomprehensible. Therefore, it still remains a great mystery: how it was possible in the 17th century to create marble works with such jewelry, when the main instrument was sculptor
“The masters on the Russian land haven’t been extinct yet” - this is the first thing that comes to mind when you get acquainted with the works of the Yekaterinburg stone-cutter Alexei Antonov and his colleagues in the workshop. Together, they have perfected one of the most complex and technical techniques in solid stone carving - three-dimensional colored mosaics. Combining volumetric fragments of multi-colored precious, semiprecious and ornamental stones, as well as gold and silver, a group of craftsmen creates impressive sculptural compositions, which cost some
Children usually inherit appearance from both parents, but often become similar to only one of them. It is especially surprising when girls become like their fathers, and boys - like their mothers. The heroes of our today's review are the sons of celebrities, striking with an incredible similarity with their star mothers
It seems that the whole life of public people is in full view of the media and the public. It is often impossible to hide even an extra pound at the waist from the attention of fans, and usually it becomes known very quickly about the upcoming replenishment in the families of celebrities. But there are women who know how to hide their "interesting position" almost until the very birth of the baby
Not many people know that for the sake of his current wife, the singer and idol of millions of women, Oleg Gazmanov, once left the family, knowing that the only one he could not live without was not free. And it took her several years to finally understand: they are meant for each other. The amazing story of this touching relationship makes even skeptics believe in the providence of fate
Usually, when talking about the heirs of famous personalities, they try to find the features of their famous parents in children. And they even sympathize with them if the kids or already adult children turn out to be not too much like a star father or mother. The heirs themselves are unlikely to grieve about this, because at least until the moment they give their surname, they manage to avoid comparison with a loved one who has achieved a lot in life
These actors, musicians, presenters were rightfully called popular favorites, but their life path was too short. They left early, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy and not having time to see how their children grew up, what they became. Today, the heirs of famous artists have already grown up and have chosen their own path in the profession. How do the daughters and sons of those whose lives were cut short at the peak of fame live today?
Until the beginning of the twentieth century, art was wholly owned by men - that's how we used to think. However, more and more often we learn about the great artists of the past. And even though they did not create monumental paintings, they made their own revolutions in painting, often ahead of their time. Such was Giovanna Garzoni, who conquered Italy in the 16th century with her impeccable "light still lifes" and botanical illustrations
For the history of painting, creative dynasties are not at all uncommon. But six famous Flemish artists, who bore the Bruegel surname and were closely related to each other, stand apart here. Confusing questions of authorship and outright forgeries, visions of hell and pictures of paradise, hard peasant life and Madonna in flowers - all this is the story of three generations of one family
Ruins for artists is an opportunity to touch upon the themes of decay and eternity, "play" with time, transfer the action to the past or the future, or even to a parallel world. Buildings destroyed by time, elements or people are decorated with a huge number of drawings and canvases; they became part of the scenery, then the central object to which all attention was directed. Different ruins evoke different feelings in those who look at them - and here's why
Artist Fio Silva from Argentina is only 29 years old, but she has already managed to become famous not only in her homeland, but also abroad. After all, with her creativity, she makes the urban space not so dull and gray. The girl paints buildings, fences and other surfaces on the streets with monumental graffiti depicting wildlife. Her drawings are just incredible! Agree, there is nothing more "refreshing" and uplifting than stumbling upon a colorful mural, wandering through boring and mono
Sometimes it happens that fate - or nature - endows one person with such bright and varied talents that ten would be enough. Sometimes it happens that this person is a woman living in the 18th century, which in itself could become an obstacle to the disclosure of all these many talents. But the story of Angelica Kaufman is a happy exception: she was given a lot from birth, she achieved even more with her work, and life was favorable to her from the first to the last breath
Ancient Egypt left behind too many ambiguities and mysteries. It is difficult to refrain from building different theories regarding the history of the country of the pharaohs, and other people's reasoning inevitably attracts attention. What is left if scientists tend to be careful in their assumptions, and enthusiasts are exceptionally generous with them? Moreover, there is something to build their versions on - take, for example, the strangeness with the depiction of Egyptian pyramids by artists
Some plots are cramped in an ordinary picture, no matter how large it may be. Some artists need a sweep to paint a battle scene. In order for the scale of the work to correspond to the scale of the action, a panorama is suitable, it immerses both the artist and the viewer in the atmosphere of the event that happened to become the theme for the picture. These are the panoramas that exist in Russia
The history of modern art knows many talented artists, but it may seem that in the old days women did not take brushes and paints in their hands. However, back in the mid-16th century, the convent of Santa Caterina di Cafaggio in the heart of Italy was a real school of religious painting. And its abbess and the first famous artist of the Renaissance Plavtilla Nelly created her grandiose "Last Supper", lost many years ago and regained today
4 years ago, on May 15, 2017, the actor, film director and producer Oleg Vidov passed away. In the 1960-1970s. he was called one of the most beautiful and popular Soviet artists, but after he emigrated to the United States, his name was long consigned to oblivion in his homeland. One of the most famous films with his participation was the Western Headless Horseman. In 1973, it made a splash: it was watched by almost 52 million viewers, but 10 years later it was banned from showing. What was the reason for the ban, why many used
The inhabitants of the house-house are setting the table, Lisa Patrikeevna rushes through the forests and hills, the rider on the Dymkovo horse gallops after the sun … The fabulous illustrations of Yuri Vasnetsov are familiar from childhood to each of us. It is impossible not to fall in love with them, it is impossible to take your eyes off them, and this world, so cozy and dear, fascinates once and for all. But during the artist's life, critics destroyed literally every of his work, and he himself miraculously escaped many tragic events
This woman was one of the most extraordinary personalities of her time. She did not create a single work of art, but decided the fate in the art world, thanks to her, dozens of masterpieces appeared. Her most important creation was her own life, and her most important talent was the ability to recognize geniuses and win their hearts. After emigrating to France, the Polish girl Misia Sert, born in St. Petersburg, became the closest friend of Coco Chanel, a confidant of Sergei Diaghilev and the muse of banners
The modern world is rapidly rushing forward, covering all the nations of the planet with a huge number of technical, virtual, innovative tools and services. And among all the virtual in many countries, and especially in Japan, they completely forgot about the person himself, considering him to be a simple cog in a complex supra-human mechanism. This global theme was raised in his work by the young Japanese artist Tetsuya Ishida, whose harsh and merciless surrealism revealed the dark side of modern life
Russian actor Vadim Demchog from the age of 4 began to play in the theater, and later acted in films, worked on radio and television. However, all-Russian fame came to him, as to an Aterus, at a mature age - at the age of 47. It was then that the legendary series "Interns" was released on TV screens, where the actor played the role of the ironic and sharp-tongued venereologist Ivan Natanovich Kupitman. About the thorny career path and the achievements of the former Losers Demchog, further in our publication