40 years ago, the history of this family shocked the entire Union. The family of the architect Berberov raised a lion in an ordinary city apartment! They wrote about them in all Soviet newspapers, published photos of children in an embrace with King, filmed TV programs about them. And when the movie "The Incredible Adventures of Italians in Russia" was released, Lion King became a real movie star. But he himself did not live up to the end of the filming due to an absurd accident
He hid his love for painting from his parents, taught the Archduke's children and ended up at the head of several associations that influenced modern design … Koloman Moser is perhaps the key figure in Austrian art of the early 20th century. Painter and graphic artist, illustrator and designer, today he is considered one of the most significant representatives of the Austrian branch of the Art Nouveau style
"An artist with a pronounced author's face …" - far from every contemporary artist can be said so. But the Belarusian painter and ceramist from Bobruisk Anatoly Kontsub rightfully deserves to be called that. Today his name occupies one of the first lines in the rating of the best contemporary artists of Belarus, and his works adorn museums and private collections in more than one country in the world. And today in our publication we will introduce you to the work of this extraordinary master
Any kind of art is controversial, and statues are no exception. Considering that they are usually made in honor of famous people, objects or events, sculptures simply cannot be treated equally by all people. Therefore, it is not surprising that ordinary statues are often the cause of contention
We often hear the phrase - "Solomon's decision", which has become a catch phrase. From time immemorial, the image of King Solomon has come down to us as a character in many legends and parables. In all legends, he acts as the wisest of people and a just judge, famous for his cunning. However, there are still controversies among historians: some believe that the son of David lived in reality, others are sure that a wise ruler is a biblical falsification
March 12 marks the 75th anniversary of the world famous American singer and actress, Oscar winner Liza Minnelli. All her life she tried to get out of the shadow of her famous mother - actress Judy Garland, but in many ways she repeated her difficult fate. Their rivalry began immediately after Lisa was born and did not end even after Judy passed away
On July 15, theater and film actress Agniya Kuznetsova turns 36 years old. Her professional life is developing very successfully: over 18 years of her film career, she has already played more than 55 roles and won several film awards, her star was lit by Alexei Balabanov, she became the favorite actress of director Valeria Gai Germaniki, in addition, she performs on the stage of the Praktika Theater. But despite the recognition, success and popularity, once the actress seriously thought about taking her own life, and barely
The film "Amphibian Man", which was released in 1961, was the leader of the film distribution, gathering more than 65 million viewers, and has long become a classic of Soviet cinema. And absolutely everyone knew the song “Hey, sailor!”, Which was the hallmark of the film. But few knew about who actually performed this composition, because the singer herself was not shown in the film. Because of what the name of Nonna Sukhanova turned out to be forgotten, and why the film director was accused of vulgarity, worship of the West and
The comedy "Carnival Night" was released 60 years ago, on New Year's Eve 1957, and immediately gained incredible popularity and became the leader of the Soviet film distribution. It was watched by 50 million viewers, and the unknown 29-year-old documentary filmmaker Eldar Ryazanov and 21-year-old VGIK student Lyudmila Gurchenko literally woke up famous the next morning. But at the first viewing of the comedy at Mosfilm, they predicted a failure at the box office, and Ryazanov categorically refused to star in the main roles of Gurchenk
The lists of the richest people on the planet include billionaires who are well known in their country. And a little less people, whom the whole world knows. But some businessmen became famous not so much for their wealth as for scandals and intrigues, incredible ambitions and exciting stories. It is these selection criteria, which clearly characterize the national traditions of their countries, and became the basis for the selection of billionaires-symbols of the regions where they live
Painted in 1978 by Ilya Glazunov, the first version of the painting "Mystery of the XX century" was to become the main exhibit of the upcoming exhibition in the hall of the Union of Artists on Kuznetsky Most in Moscow. But this canvas caused the effect of an atomic bomb explosion. The ideological censorship that raged in the USSR at that time insistently demanded that the author remove the "seditious" picture from the exposition. To which Glazunov refused, risking not only his career, but also his head. About how the fate of "M
As you know, surrealism is a direction in art, which organically combines visual deception of dreams, allusion and paradox. And he is known to us from the paintings of surrealist artists. But, as it turned out, the surre is no less interesting in the works of sculptors, who have long proved that there are no restrictions for creativity - neither in technique, nor in material, nor in the flight of imagination. Today in our publication there is a magnificent selection of works by contemporary masters who conquered their surrealists
Born in Germany in the late 15th century, Hans Holbein witnessed how the legacy of earlier northern European artists such as Jan van Eyck was developed by his contemporaries, including Hieronymus Bosch, Albrecht Durer and even his own father. Holbein the Younger made a major contribution to the Northern Renaissance, establishing himself as the most significant artist of the era. How he achieved such success and reputation - further in the article
Yves Klein is a French artist, member of the Nouveau realisme group and inventor of the international Klein blue. This shade of blue is used in many of his famous paintings. During his short life, Yves had a great influence on the history of modern art. He created proto-conceptual works of art and proto-performances, and also explored the ideas of the immateriality of spirituality in art, gradually gaining recognition and fame throughout the world
The world of creativity is unusually interesting, and above all for its originality, versatility and individuality. And sometimes the talented hands of the master create simply unimaginable things that defy comprehension. And at the same time, in order to express himself, the artist does not always need some expensive materials - someone needs a sheet of paper, a knife or scissors. Today, in our publication, modern artistic paper carving, amazing and enthralling the viewer no less, no
In 1537, at a turbulent time for Florence, Cosimo I Medici, a seventeen-year-old boy from a little-known branch of the Medici family, came to power. Everyone expected him to rule only nominally. The young duke surprised the entire Republican elite. He managed not only to seize complete control over the city, displacing the elected authorities, but also to bring Florence to a completely different level. How did such a young man manage not only to return significance to his hometown, but also to become the founder
Less famous than male colleagues such as Claude Monet, Edgar Degas or Auguste Renoir, Berthe Morisot is one of the founders of Impressionism. A close friend of Edouard Manet, she was one of the most innovative impressionists. Bertha, undoubtedly, was not destined to become an artist. Like any other young lady from high society, she had to enter into a profitable marriage. Instead, she chose a different path and became a famous Impressionist figure
From the point of view of art history, the twentieth century can be roughly divided into contemporary and postmodern art. Essentially, these are two aspects of the same movement. Both modernism and postmodernism were strongly influenced by the Enlightenment in their spirit. Thanks to the Enlightenment, science and reason triumphed over tradition and faith. Moreover, progressive industrialization brought with it an indefatigable belief in progress. But, unfortunately, all this ended with the First and Second World Wars, which entailed
It is fashionable now to talk about emancipation. Many girls dream of growing up and building their own successful career, starting their own business, or achieving success in the professional field. Our today's heroines had all the talents for this, but chose a different path. They directed their efforts to the development of their spouse's business, took upon themselves all the household chores and surrounded him with harmony and care. And as a result, they did not lose: their names may not be remembered so often, but always with respect for the difficult
Nowadays, it is difficult to believe that the appearance almost two centuries ago of photography as a means of visual communication practically revolutionized not only the history of mankind, but also among artists who for centuries have captured on their canvases everything that was paramount for a person. … We have already talked about how some painters took this technological achievement into their arms and succeeded. And today we will talk about a master who paid for this not only with honor, but also with his life
Not only political leaders and renowned figures of science and art - on the streets of cities now more and more other sculptures appear, whose purpose is to entertain, surprise, amuse, and sometimes make one think. The fact that sometimes they seem to pass through the earth's firmament or rise out of the water is not only intriguing, but also suggests that art knows no barriers and obeys not physical, but completely different laws
A brave woman who adores art, a noble long-liver, who has something to tell about great love and the greatest catastrophe … This is how Rose, the surviving passenger of the Titanic, appears in the famous film by James Cameron. The director was inspired to create this image by the artist Beatrice Wood. And the biography of Beatrice fascinates no less than the sensational movie
The name of the Indian model and actress Aishwarya Rai is known not only in her homeland, but all over the world. In 1994 she received the title of "Miss World", and after that she conquered Bollywood, and then Hollywood. In the late 1990s. the whole world admired her beauty and talent, but after 15 years, fortune turned away from her. For what the most beautiful woman on the planet was suddenly called "the shame of the nation", and how she caused the indignation of her compatriots - further in the review
In the 1970s. Indian films in the USSR were incredibly popular. The absolute leader in the distribution of foreign films in 1976 was the melodrama "Zita and Gita", which was then watched by more than 55 million viewers. Bollywood star Hema Malini, one of the most famous Indian actresses in the world, played the main role in this film. Another film could be shot about her life behind the scenes, with the same famously twisted plot and love twists and turns as in the most sentimental Indian me
Art is always fascinating. It invites you to go beyond your usual being and beckons with its secrets. The famous 15th century fresco by the Dominican monk Fra Giovanni da Fiesole, nicknamed the "Angelic Monk", still adorns the walls of the San Marco Monastery in Florence today. She depicts the scene when the Virgin Mary learned from the archangel Gabriel that she was to become the mother of the Messiah. The canvas attracts the eyes to the symbol that is often repeated on it. What exactly did thin mean to tell
In the early 2000s. the duet "Nepara" was one of the most popular and successful musical projects, the songs "The Other Family", "Cry and See", "God Invented You" were sung by the whole country. Alexander Shoua and Victoria Talyshinskaya were called the brightest and most unusual duet: they contrasted sharply in appearance, but at the same time looked very harmonious on stage. The duo broke up 10 years later, they later attempted a reunion, but in 2019 announced their final separation. What kind of relationship is actually connected
On January 30, pop singer, People's Artist of Russia Alla Ioshpe passed away. The day before that, her last interview was published, in which the artist told how she and her husband, singer Stakhan Rakhimov, with whom she sang in a duet in the 1960s-1970s, were banned from performing on stage. Their songs "Alyosha", "Nightingales", "Goodbye, boys" were known by the whole country, but at one point the audience's favorites turned into enemies of the Motherland. For 10 years, their names were consigned to oblivion, and the records were destroyed. Artists pr
In the 1990s. the names of these two artists were known to everyone: Sergei Minaev became the first "singing DJ" who wrote music and poetry, was the author of parodies of world hits, performed songs, toured the country and abroad. And the songs of Vladimir Markin were sung by the whole country: "I am ready to kiss the sand …", "Lilac fog", "White bird cherry". In the 2000s. almost nothing was heard about them, and recently it became known that the artists were actually connected not only by professional activities. Where is the prop
On December 6, the famous theater and film actor Alexander Baluev turns 60 years old. Today he is one of the most popular and sought-after artists, in whose filmography there are already more than 100 works. 5 of his most striking film roles, including those where all viewers are unlikely to recognize him in makeup, - further in the review
On June 26, the famous Estonian pop singer, one of the most popular artists of the 1970s-1980s in the USSR, would have turned 71 years old. Jaaku Yoale, but he has been dead for 7 years. His departure went unnoticed by the general public, because for more than 25 years nothing had been heard about him. Jaak Joala stopped performing on stage at the age of 38 and later did not appear on screens, diligently avoided meeting with journalists, and even stopped communicating with friends. It was rumored that Yaak became a hermit, settling in the
This group is called a phenomenon of the Russian stage: it has existed for more than 30 years, and in the 1990s, at the peak of its popularity, it gave 400 concerts a year, was awarded the Ovation Prize 12 times, and the Na-Na soloists received the titles of Honored Artists of the Russian Federation. During this time, the composition of the participants has changed more than once, but for most fans the name of this group is still associated with the names of Vladimir Levkin, Vladimir Politov, Vladimir Asimov and Vyacheslav Zherebkin. Unfortunately for some
The name of this artist is remembered today by few, but his voice is well known to millions of viewers: Pavel Smeyan sang songs "33 cows", "Bad weather", "Wind of change" in the film "Mary Poppins, goodbye", sang all the male vocals in the audio version performance "Juno and Avos", performed in the groups "Victoria", "Resurrection", "Rock-studio", "Apostle" and "Black coffee", participated in musical performances "Lenkom", sang in a duet with his first wife Natalia Vetlitskaya. In the early 1990s. he surprised
Celebrities of show business often decorate their country houses and cottages in a special, not quite ordinary style, introducing all their incredible fantasies. So the Russian singer Oleg Gazmanov built himself a large wooden house, similar to a ship on the shore of a lake in the elite village of Serebryany Bor, according to the author's project, as well as a villa in Italy in the best traditions of a Tuscan farm. And, since many fans who closely follow the life of a star are interested in knowing how their idol lives, today they are
On January 25, one of the most popular and beloved Soviet artists, who is called a symbol of the era of the 1970s, Vladimir Vysotsky, could have turned 83, but for 41 years now he has not been among the living. He was known not only as a talented poet, composer, performer and actor, but also as a broad-minded person, incredibly generous and responsive. He did not need to ask for help - as a rule, he himself warned such requests and helped not only his friends, but also strangers
Since ancient times, a house for a person was not only a structure erected for rest and shelter from the destructive cold, unbearable heat. The house made it possible for a person to express himself in a small space of a huge world and create the world that corresponds to his spiritual and moral values, needs and habits. How the family of the famous St. Petersburg actor and singer Yevgeny Dyatlov implemented this opportunity on a suburban area of 15 acres - further, in our review
For many listeners, her hits have become a symbol of an entire era - the 1990s. it's really hard to imagine without Tanya Bulanova's soulful songs, to which the whole country sobbed with her. Alla Pugacheva called her manner of performance "Yaroslavna's cry", the singer often became the object of jokes and parodies because of this, and she herself wondered why sincerity on stage caused such an ambiguous reaction from the audience. Did the events of her life become a pretext for such a repertoire and
Finding a true friend is a real success for a modern person. It is especially difficult to acquire real comrades in the world of the film business, where friendly disposition is often replaced by flattery, a smile - by envy, and an honest fight for a role - by methods of dirty competition. Nevertheless, we were able to find examples of true friendship. Meet the top list of Russian cinema heroes who have not betrayed companionship for many years
The famous Estonian singer Anna Veski turns 65 on February 27. If a film was made about her life, it would probably be called the same as her most famous song - "Behind a sharp turn." There really were a lot of sharp turns in her life. The surname by which the whole USSR recognized her, she got from her first husband, who was jealous of the singer for her fame and raised his hand to her. In the 1980s. she traveled to many countries of the world, but as a result she received a ban on touring, and after the collapse of the Union she
Now everyone knows about surrogacy and IVF, and twenty years ago one could only dream of such technical advances in medicine. Even with a well-known name and money, childless celebrities had to apply for adoption. Now the good deed has borne fruit - the adopted children have grown up and become a joy for their new parents. Let's remember the Russian stars who took the time between concerts and filming to bring up the kids, and gave them love and care
Although she has not appeared on the stage for quite some time, attention to her person has not waned to this day - Zhanna Aguzarova remains one of the most mysterious, interesting and shocking figures in domestic show business today. Almost no one knows what she really looks like and what she is doing now - the singer appears in public every time in a new image, does not give interviews and does not let anyone into her life. For a long time, nothing was known about her at all, but in recent years her loved ones have been