I have to admit that I don’t pay as much attention to what’s going on in the art world as I’d like to. I definitely want to develop my cultural side a bit more, so I’m going to make it a point to go to museums and art galleries a couple times per year. In the meantime, I’m going to start keeping up with the latest news and happenings online so that I can be more informed and carry on decent conversations with my friends when the topic of art comes up.
Towards that end, I spend some time reading about Russian Artist Victor Lysakov today and came away very much intrigued by both his personal story and his work. Lysakov was born in Siberia, and unlike most modern artists, never received any formal training in that discipline. Instead, he followed a more traditional path of getting an education (he has a Ph.D in Technical Sciences) and establishing a career before finding it impossible to ignore his true calling any longer. So Lysakov read books, studied techniques, and spent hours in museums to hone his skills and develop his talents.
Today, Lysakov is one of the most respected and renowned modern expressionist painters in the world, and he is now setting his sights on North America. He recently opened his own gallery in Pacific Grove, CA and has inked deals with 20 other galleries across the country, so there’s a good chance that you’ll be able to view some of his work in person in the near future. In the meantime, be sure to check out Lysakov’s official website to keep abreast of press releases, upcoming events, and exhibitions.
