Timofey Smirnov
/Born 1980/
Timofey Smirnov is a distinguished Russian artist, art historian, curator, and educator known for his multifaceted creativity. After completing his education at the Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute, he defended his dissertation at the Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Arts, dedicating his research to photorealism in Russian art in the last quarter of the 20th century. Timofey Smirnov is the author of the first monograph on photorealism in Russia titled "Photorealism in Russia. Look and See," released in 2019.
As an artist, Timofey Smirnov actively engages in graphics and painting, often combining both techniques in a single artwork. His pieces transform ordinary objects into unique art objects with illusionary graphics. Awarded the Golden Medal of the Academy of Arts for a series of graphic works titled "Journey Around My Room" in 2008, the artist demonstrates a contemplative, archaeological, and philosophical perspective on contemporary life.
Timofey Smirnov participates in exhibition projects and art fairs, including Art Manege in 2007, the 1st Youth International Biennale of Contemporary Art in 2008 at the State Tretyakov Gallery, Art Moscow in 2009 at the Central House of Artists, Art Miami — Art Moscow in 2012, the parallel program of the 5th Moscow International Biennale of Contemporary Art in 2013, Cosmoscow in 2016, Reveal Art Fair in 2018 in Saratoga Springs, New York, the exhibition "Actual Russia. Adult Choice" at the All-Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art in Moscow, the Russian Culture Festival "Russian Autumn" in 2019 in Hong Kong, Asia Art Contemporary Show in 2019 at Conrad Hong Kong, and "Art Moscow" from 2009 to 2021 at Gostiny Dvor in Moscow. His artistic creations span various art movements, providing philosophical depth to each work.
In 2013, Timofey Smirnov was awarded a grant from the President of the Russian Federation for supporting creative projects of nationwide significance. His educational activities and research in the field of interior design underscore his commitment to passing on experiences to the next generation of artists.
A distinctive feature of Timofey Smirnov's creativity is his unique perspective on cultural contexts and metaphors, transforming everyday life into art. His works, imbued with artistic vision and a philosophical worldview, rightfully earned his name a place on the list of the Best Contemporary Artists in Russia (ARTEEX).