The children of famous parents use the chances given to them by fate in different ways: someone is proud of his loud surname and does not hide the fact that it helps to build a successful career, and someone does not advertise kinship in order to avoid comparisons and achieve success on their own. The son of the famous artist Ilya Oleinikov bore a different surname, and only after he left he told about their difficult relationship and why for many years no one knew who his father was
Modern creative people often change their names and surnames to a more euphonic one, or in order to create an intrigue around themselves. But in Soviet times, actors under an artistic pseudonym were quite a rare phenomenon. However, some celebrities still had to take fictitious names and surnames to hide their social origin, nationality, or dissonance. Who are these actors and actresses, then - in our publication
March 16 could have turned 86 years old, a wonderful actor, director, screenwriter, People's Artist of the RSFSR Sergei Yursky, but 2 years ago he passed away. Most of the viewers imagined him as his most famous movie characters were on the screens - the charming adventurer, the cheerful great strategist Ostap Bender and the typical "man from the village" Uncle Mitya from the movie "Love and Doves". What he really was behind the scenes, only the closest knew - he was called one of the most closed
February 7 (old style - January 26) marks the 171th anniversary of the birth of the famous Russian Itinerant artist Vladimir Makovsky. His genre paintings, which depict scenes of the everyday life of ordinary people, have long become textbooks. The most famous of them is "On the Boulevard" (1886-1887). As in most of the artist's works, its true essence and deep psychologism are revealed only with a detailed study of the picture
January 2 (December 21, old style) marks 183 years since the birth of the outstanding Russian painter Vasily Perov. His name is usually associated with the famous paintings "Hunters at Rest" and "Troika", much less known for other works, such as "The Arrival of the Governess at the Merchant House". There are many interesting facts hidden in the details of this picture
And yet, contemporary surrealist artists never cease to amaze the viewer with their irrepressible imagination, which sometimes does not obey common sense. Our publication contains an incredible gallery of works by surrealist from Japan Naoto Hattori. Watch and be amazed at the flight of fantastic thought and artistic skill of the artist, who created images that resemble characters from Bosch's paintings and anime
The spring that has finally arrived evokes the brightest and warmest feelings in everyone's soul. In Russian nature, she is especially good and magical. It was not for this reason that the greatest Russian masters succumbed to inspiration and created beautiful spring landscapes. But today I would like to present a gallery of paintings with the spring mood of our contemporary, who during his lifetime became a classic of Russian painting. Edward Yakovlevich Vyrzhikovsky - a representative of the Leningrad school of painting, an artist who glorified spring in all
In recent years, according to many experts, Russia is indeed increasingly becoming the ark of salvation for the true European Christian civilization and true art. In contrast to the Western worldview, realism in all its manifestations is still highly valued in Russia. Today in our publication there is an amazing gallery of works by one of the few contemporaries working in the style of impressionism and realism, the Moscow artist - Alexei Zaitsev
One of the first professional artists of Yekaterinburg, Vladimir Kazantsev, came to art in a roundabout way. His fast-moving career as a painter began when he was in his mid-twenties. But the master not only managed to make up for lost time, having created many paintings imbued with a reverent attitude to the harsh beauty of the Ural region, but also became an academician of the Imperial Academy of Arts
Most people know the outstanding Czech artist Alfons Muhu as a great decorator who created stunning posters and posters in his time in a unique style. But very few people know him as a monumental artist who wrote the legendary cycle of large-scale paintings called "The Slav Epic". The artist devoted almost 20 years of his life to this grandiose work and went down in history as a brilliant master of monumental painting
“In the East, everything is different: different colors, different air, other life values and reality are more fabulous than fiction”, - once noted the artist Valery Blokhin, traveling a lot in the countries of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, studying the life and culture of the peoples living there. And then he threw out his impressions of what he saw on the canvases with an extravaganza of bright colors and conquered the whole world. Our publication contains a story about an amazing Krasnodar painter and a gallery of his amazing works, united in the "Silk Road" cycle
Why was the imperial court alarmed because of the painting "Princess Tarakanova" by artist Flavitsky
The painting "Princess Tarakanova" by Konstantin Flavitsky is one of the most famous works of the artist, which is a worthy decoration of the Tretyakov Gallery. Written almost a century and a half ago, it still excites the viewer with the drama of the plot and the skill of execution. What historical events served as a plot for this work, what a commotion it caused at the royal court, why the princess was called "Tarakanova", and also about many other facts - in our publication
The portrait genre has always been considered the most difficult genre in the visual arts, since the artist needed not only to show his skill as a portrait painter in the style that he chose for himself, but also to convey the similarity, mood, character, and sometimes the thoughts of a person. Our publication contains a unique collection of portraits from the cycle "Geniuses of the XX century" by the contemporary artist from the Moscow region Alexander Ilyichev. It seems that many will be interested in the amazing works of this master, so masterly wielding ma
Is there a friendship between a man and a woman? The heroes of our today's review used to confidently answer this question in the affirmative, because in fact they knew how to be friends with representatives of the opposite sex, they were happy to support, help, if required. But one day their life changed, and romantic feelings replaced friendly participation
The paintings of this artist amaze the viewer with their phantasmagoria, catchy color, mix of styles and incredible compositions. His works cannot be unequivocally attributed to any one artistic direction - they organically coexist surrealism and modernism, fantasy and neo-romanticism, as well as theater and acting. Meet today in our publication the unique work of the famous modern painter from Minsk Roman Zaslonov, who has been living and working in Paris for many years
Believe it or not, what you will see now are not color photographs at all, as it might seem at first glance, but stunning watercolors by the American self-taught artist Eric Christensen. Looking at his work, you understand more than ever that there is no limit to human capabilities. Nevertheless, art critics are not always supportive of the work of this master, considering him to be just a “redrawer”. What do you think?
In the 1990s, some incredible freedom reigned on TV screens. The viewers, who had not been particularly spoiled before by the variety of television programs, did not cease to be amazed at the new TV programs and, out of habit, continued to believe everything that the TV presenters told about. Today, most of these programs could be accused of extremism or immorality, or even shut down altogether
July 10 marks the 67th anniversary of the famous actress and TV presenter Tatyana Vedeneeva. Many viewers remembered her as aunt Tanya from the program "Good night, kids!". For 55 years of its existence, this program has become one of the most successful projects in the history of television and has gained immense popularity among both children and adults. But surprising as it may seem, in the Soviet era, even in a program for children, censors managed to discern "political sabotage"! Why "Good night, kids!" almost got hit
December 16 marks 71 years of the famous TV presenter, actor, People's Artist of Russia Yuri Nikolaev. He does not need introduction - several generations of viewers will remember him as the host of the programs "Morning Mail", "Blue Light", "Song of the Year", "Morning Star", "Good Night, Kids!" When he was at the peak of popularity, his television career was under threat - Nikolayev suffered from alcohol addiction and almost disrupted the live broadcast in a state of intoxication. But when he's ours
On July 17, the ballet soloist, actress Natalia Trubnikova turns 66. Her film career lasted only 18 years, she has not appeared on the screens for more than 25 years, but she is probably still remembered by millions of viewers in the form of Princess Melisenta from the musical film "June 31". Trubnikova was called one of the most beautiful and mysterious Soviet actresses, she was admired by thousands of fans, among whom were very influential men. However, the actress did not want to take advantage of their location to reach
July 6 marks the 78th anniversary of the famous opera singer and teacher, People's Artist of the USSR Tamara Sinyavskaya. In the 1970s. she was called "the Queen Tamara of the opera stage", her vocal technique was considered virtuoso, she performed in the largest concert halls of the USSR, USA, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Australia. 18 years ago, she decided to leave the stage, and this was not a forced measure, but a deliberate choice. The decline of her career was not a tragedy for her, but the departure of her husband, Muslim Magomayev, became a real disaster
On June 24, the singer, TV presenter and actress Lena Perova turned 45 years old. Once she often appeared on the screens and in the music videos of the Lyceum and Amega groups, and in the movies and on TV shows, but in the past few years nothing has been heard about her. Only at the beginning of this year, the artist returned to the screens again, taking part in the third season of the project "The Last Hero", but in the very first issue she left there of her own free will. What was the reason for this decision, why the pause in her creative life was prolonged
As a child, Valeria Listyeva did not tell anyone that the famous presenter, whose programs are watched by millions of viewers, is her dad. She, at a conscious age, was never able to meet with him, because just a month before the appointed date, Vladislav Listyev was gone. She is periodically trying to prick either by doubting her relationship with the TV presenter, or by reproaches that she has chosen the “wrong” profession
How 8 celebrities became the owners of their own islands, and what is happening in their possessions
Perhaps, rarely any of us does not dream of our own island. And especially the rich and famous. And what? This is both a great investment, and an opportunity to show off to friends and show your status, a way to escape from everyone and enjoy the peace of mind with your family. However, even creating a luxury resort from a paradise and raising the region's economy is not a marketing ploy? Today we will tell you about those who made their childhood dream come true. Perhaps the names of the islands will not tell you anything, but the names of Vlad
For two decades now, a courageous, athletic actor who professionally performs complex stunts without understudies, Konstantin Soloviev has attracted the attention of not only filmmakers. The pumped up brutal macho also makes millions of women's hearts beat faster. It would seem that in the personal life of a sought-after actor and a desirable man, everything should be the same as in films with his participation. But, alas, it didn't work out. About the love labyrinths and zigzags of the life paths of a 46-year-old actor, yes
Looking at the works of the famous contemporary American artist David Chafits, one immediately wants to list all their advantages in epithets: very bright, contrasting, colorful, juicy, textured and very realistic, as well as very mysterious, mysterious, filled with magic and magic. And they are also incredibly attractive, colorful, expressive … It seems that after viewing a selection of works by a talented master, you will have a desire to continue this series
Leap year 2020 seems to be putting the whole world to the test. And among celebrities, both in Russia and abroad, more and more news about upcoming or past divorces appears. Even those couples whose union seemed indestructible, suddenly declare their decision to leave. For example, more recently, Christina Asmus and Garik Kharlamov appealed to their fans and media representatives with a request to “stop breeding them,” and today they announced their separation
As a rule, handsome actors are not only ardent and passionate heroes-lovers on the screen, they are the same courageous charming heartthrobs and ladies' men in life. Among these, without any conventions, one can name the name of the film and theater actor Anton Batyrev, a famous seducer who has gone through five civil marriages, three marriages and the same number of official divorces. Of course, the actor does not really comment on his personal life. However, almost everything is known about him without his comments. Journ
Among Russian and foreign Internet users, memes about procrastination have been popular for some time, where beautiful women, written in an academic style, indulge in idleness under the sun. But the fate of the reclusive painter who glorified "blissful doing nothing" was unenviable - he was rejected by both the artistic environment and his own family
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is an iconic Renaissance masterpiece that has been praised, rewritten and emulated over the years. However, despite all the hardships and troubles, this painting is still in the Santa Maria delle Grazie monastery in Milan
She was named after the patroness of pregnant women and mothers, but all her life Shin Saimdan rebelled against the traditional female role. An excellent education that did not rely on Korean women in the Middle Ages, the tacit role of the head of the family, spiritual practices, poetry and paintings … In South Korea, she is considered a national heroine and is decorated with portraits of stamps and banknotes. And glorified her drawings depicting … watermelons and mice
On July 28, the famous actress, People's Artist of the RSFSR, the youngest holder of two USSR State Prizes in the entire history of Soviet cinema, Natalya Belokhvostikova, celebrates 70 years. In the 1970s - 1980s. she shone on the screens, earning recognition both at home and abroad. Most of the audience remembered the actress for her roles in the films "Red and Black", "The Legend of Thiel", "Tehran-43", "Princess of the Circus", etc. For 20 years now she has not acted in films and has not appeared in public. What made her
If you have a need for a charge of optimism, vivid impressions and good mood, you just need to look into the gallery of the artist, whose works will literally fill you with colossal positive energy, joy, and lyrical mood. The incorrigible romantic and dreamer Yuri Matsik, discarding all conventions, gives the viewer a piece of his soul, which gushes with good humor, simple human warmth and love for everything that is called life
The art of contemporary Spanish self-taught artist Sergi Cadenas is incredibly unique. He is a very talented master of artistic metal forging and at the same time an original painter who showed the world a new amazing form of fine art. Experimenting with the creation of three-dimensional illusions on corrugated canvas, Sergi uses his own painting technique and creates unique portraits, where he brings together often two opposite images: a young girl and an elderly woman
When the world learned about the invention of photography in 1839, a commotion began among the artists. Many masters of that time abandoned realistic painting and began to look for other directions for their self-expression. But there were also those who unexpectedly discovered a big plus in photographs and began to secretly actively use them in their work. It is reliably known that many famous and famous artists resorted to such tricks, including Repin, Van Gogh, Alfo
A brilliant career and a bright future awaited him, he could live happily ever after, I do not know grief and troubles. But fate decreed otherwise, and one rash act literally turned the world of Richard Dadd upside down. Obsessed with voices in his own head, he was sent to a mental hospital, where he spent the next four decades painting his masterpieces from behind bars. But even though he lived in a psychiatric hospital, he became one of the most important artists of the 19th century, leaving behind a number of exciting cards
The history of art knows many cases when artists, creating family unions, inspired each other to create unique works. But our contemporaries Konstantin Miroshnik and his wife Natalya Kurguzova-Miroshnik are a completely unusual tandem of painters who, without exception, paint almost all of their paintings together, in four hands - from the first stroke to the last stroke. Moreover, on each of their works, you can clearly see two handwriting and two styles, different in sound
Nicholas Roerich was an artist, scientist, archaeologist, adventurer, editor and writer, and this is only a small part of what is known about this amazing man. Combining all his efforts, he wrote and presented the world's first "Treaty on the Protection of Artistic and Scientific Institutions and Historical Monuments." Roerich was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and created a philosophical school of living ethics. But the most interesting of his endeavors was the search for the hidden secrets of the world, including the elusive Shangri-La
"Girl with an Oar", "Cobblestone - the Weapon of the Proletariat" … These sculptures became symbols of Soviet art, common names, standards that many artists were equal to. They have only one author - the Ural sculptor Ivan Shadr. Rodin's student, a failed street singer, an avid traveler - and a man who once decided to glorify his hometown of Shadrinsk to the whole world
The works of Harmony Rosales literally “blew up” social networks with their eccentricity, audacity and outright provocation. Her work in a matter of minutes turned the world upside down, causing the scales of emotions, indignation and criticism. After all, not every day you can see pictures that challenge not only a certain group of people. but to all mankind: the dark-skinned Virgin Mary, Eve, the Queen of Sheba, as well as the image of God in the guise of a dark-skinned woman are just a small part of what made a lot of noise