People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Vadim Kulakov. Alexandra Vlasova. Painting

Vadim Alekseevich Kulakov (1939-2017) was a prominent Russian painter and muralist. Born in Moscow, he was a People’s Artist of Russia and a full member of the Russian Academy of Arts.

The master’s works are held in major museums in Russia and abroad. His art is distinguished by its harmonious blend of reality and fantasy, a rich color palette, and profound philosophical meanings. His "peasant" genres elevate simple life, challenging the viewer to reflect on eternal values, reflecting human warmth and tradition. Kulakov’s work exemplifies the complexity and polysemantic nature of art, where every brushstroke speaks of the eternal and the intimate.

Alexandra Olegovna Vlasova is an artist whose work reflects the multifaceted nature of life. Born in Moscow in 1978, she graduated from the Nesterova Academy of Painting. Vlasova works in various genres, including easel painting and monumental decorative art, for which she was awarded the Shuvalov Medal and the Silver Medal of the Russian Academy of Arts.

Her style is imbued with symbolism and irony, enlivening Moscow landscapes where life and fairytale intertwine. Vlasova captures moments full of emotion and color, making reality captivating and magical.