Alexander Kosolapov: A Sculptor's Critique of Soviet Legacy Alexander Kosolapov (born January 1, 1943, in Moscow, Russia) represents a unique voice within the panorama of Soviet and post-Soviet art. His artistic trajectory commenced amidst the intellectual dynamism of the late 1950s at the Surikov Moscow Art Institute, where he cultivated his craft alongside prominent figures like Leonid Sokov and Alexander Yulikov—a formative experience that instilled in him an acute awareness of both artistic tradition and a resolute dedication to scrutinizing societal narratives. This early influence prof…