Erik Bulatov
Acting
Known For
A brief history of Russian unofficial art from 1953 to 1988.
Black Square
The Moscow-based fashion designer Gosha Rubchinskiy has spent a year showcasing his collections across Russia, incorporating elements of Russian avant-garde. He started in Kaliningrad with a collaboration with Adidas, moved to St. Petersburg to launch a partnership with Burberry, and recently presented in Yekaterinburg, referencing Boris Yeltsin and Russia's 2018 World Cup. His latest collection, featuring backgrounds by artist Erik Bulatov, emphasized youth unity and anti-establishment themes. The event, held at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Center, was more of an art performance than a conventional fashion show. Collaborations with Levi's and Dr. Martens symbolized togetherness and defiance against political divides, resonating with the young generation globally.
Gosha Rubchinsky 18 A/W
Dina Vierny is a renowned French gallerist, art historian and the muse of sculptor Aristide Maillol. In the French art community, Dina Vierny was highly regarded for her refined taste and broad-mindedness. During the war years she participated in the Resistance movement. In the 1970s, it was she who exposed Soviet conceptual artists to the West. In the movie take part: Aristide Maillol's nephew Yvon Berta-Maillol, artists Ilya Kabakov, Erik Bulatov, Vladimir Yankilevsky. Dina Vierny herself talks about her life.