24.05.2012 - 24.05.2012 |
The Russian Academy of Arts invites you to attend a presentation of the book devoted to the creative work by the artist Victor Popkov (1932-1974), that will take place in Tsereteli Art Gallery (Apple Hall), 19 Prechistenka street, on May 29, 2012 at 6pm. The presentation is timed to the master’s 80 birth anniversary.
The author of the project is Doctor of Art History, Honored Artist of Russia P.P. Kozorezenko. The presentation is held within the framework of the FIDE World Chess Championship Match in Moscow. Victor Popkov’s painting “The Team is Having a Rest” has been selected as an artistic symbol of the Championship.
At present, canvases by Victor Popkov are in collections of the State Tretyakov Gallery and other major museums in Russia and other countries, as well as in private collections.