Georgy Ostretsov
/Born 1967/
Georgy Ostretsov stands out as a significant figure in contemporary Russian art, wearing multiple hats as an artist, designer, and curator. Born to the renowned Georgian sculptor Elgudzha Amashukeli and the art historian Lyudmila Ostretsova, Georgy's artistic journey took shape at the Theatrical and Artistic School affiliated with the Bolshoi Theatre.
During the vibrant 1980s Moscow art scene, Georgy Ostretsovactively immersed himself in the "Deti Sad" art community and became a member of the "Novye Khudozhniki" association in Leningrad. His early works drew inspiration from the Constructivism and agitprop of the 1920s, infused with the influence of the New Wave movement. The pivotal move to Paris in 1988 marked a turning point, exposing him to new opportunities collaborating with notable designers and director Luc Besson.
Returning to Moscow in 1998, Georgy Ostretsov continued to weave his artistic narrative. In 2010, he founded the "Vglaz" art community and later established the group "Yeli Kuka." His distinctive artistic approach unfolds through the creation of original iconography and graphic tales, departing from the mimicry of Andy Warhol or Roy Lichtenstein. Instead, he crafts his graphic stories akin to action-style comics.
Georgy Ostretsov actively engages in international biennials and exhibitions. His artworks find a home in renowned institutions like the State Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow), the State Russian Museum (St. Petersburg), the Moscow Museum of Modern Art (RAKh) (Moscow), the Museum of the Arctic and Antarctic (St. Petersburg), the Museum of Dreams named after Z. Freud (St. Petersburg), Saatchi Gallery (London), Zabludowitz Collection (London), Troche DeLeon Collection (Israel), and various private collections including those of Frederik Paulsen, Laurence Graff, Roman Abramovich, Simon de Pury, among others.