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Early Life and Education
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Deyneka, a renowned Soviet Russian painter, graphic artist, and sculptor, was born on May 20, 1899, in Kursk, Russia. Deyneka's artistic journey began with his studies at Kharkov Art College under the tutelage of Alexander Lubimov, followed by enrollment in VKhUTEMAS.
Artistic Contributions and Style
Deyneka is celebrated for his significant contributions to Russian modernist figurative painting. His work Collective Farmer on a Bicycle (1935) exemplifies the Socialist Realist style, which dominated the Soviet art scene during that period.
Key Features of Deyneka's Art:
Legacy and Recognition
Deyneka is categorized as a "1A - world famous artist" in the United Artists Rating. His work has been exhibited globally, including a 2016 exhibition of Socialist Realist art at London's Gallery for Russian Arts and Design, titled "Work, Build and Don’t Whine", inspired by one of Deyneka's works.
Notable Exhibitions and Collections:
- Aleksandr Deyneka | Artworks on WahooArt.com, featuring over 383 artworks
- The Kursk Deineka Picture Gallery, dedicated to his life and work in his hometown of Kursk, Russia
Final Resting Place
Aleksandr Deyneka passed away on June 12, 1969, and is buried in the Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow.
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