
Aleksandr Vinogradov
/Born 1963/
Aleksandr Vinogradov, whose artistic journey began on December 30, 1963, in Moscow, is a prominent figure in the realm of contemporary Russian art. His early exposure to the art world occurred in Rostov, where at just twelve years of age, he first experienced the allure of drawing, setting the stage for his future career. Vinogradov's initial artistic endeavors involved recreating images fr om Cuban postage stamps, which served as a foundational step in his development as a painter.
After successfully completing his studies at the Moscow Art School in Memory of 1905 in 1984, and later at the Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute in 1995, Vinogradov began to navigate the complexities of the art world. By 1994, he had become an influential member of the Moscow Union of Artists and was recognized as a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
Aleksandr Vinogradov's collaboration with Vladimir Dubossarsky at the institute led to the creation of the art duo "Vindubi" (Vinogradov and Dubossarsky) in 1994, marking a significant phase in his artistic life. This partnership lasted until 2014 and symbolized a new epoch in Russian art. Their unique fusion of Soviet realism and pop art produced monumental canvases wh ere elements of popular culture merged with Russian natural and urban landscapes. This collaboration brought them international acclaim, with exhibitions spanning from London to New York and a notable participation in the Venice Biennale in 2003.
In 2014, after two decades of artistic collaboration, Vinogradov and Dubossarsky chose to follow separate paths. Aleksandr Vinogradov moved to Milan, there he delved into the world of digital painting and held numerous solo exhibitions. His first individual project, "The Space-Time Continuum," was exhibited at Moscow's Triumph Gallery in 2016.
Vinogradov's artistic contributions have been immortalized in the collections of major world museums, including the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg. His significant impact on the arts has been recognized through several awards and accolades, among them a nomination for the Kandinsky Prize in 2007.