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Alexander Kishchenko
Honey Feast of the Saviour. 1996. Oil on canvas. 96/96 cm

1996

$5,883.05
£4,356.11
€5,000VAT Included
CA$8,194.26
A$8,336.60
CHF 4,777.70
MX$100,377.79
NOK 55,842.52
SEK 56,087.59
DKK 38,127.08

About the Item

Alexander Mikhailovich Kishchenko (1933–1997) was an outstanding Belarusian monumentalist artist whose work significantly influenced the development of visual arts in Belarus during the second half of the 20th century. His tapestries adorn the halls of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Belarusian Presidential Administration building, the Belarusian State Musical Theater, the National Opera and Ballet Theater. Alexander Kishchenko stands as one of the most brilliant artists of the Belarusian school in the second half of the 20th century. His work is distinguished by monumental thinking, philosophical depth, grand scale of forms, and a unique fusion of decorative and dramatic elements. He didn't merely create artworks – he constructed epochal images that spoke the language of heroism, memory, labor, and the cosmos of the human spirit. Kishchenko's artistic language represents a complex synthesis of mural painting, tapestry, mosaic, and decorative arts, where every form carries not only plastic significance but metaphysical resonance. He was an artist not of individual pieces, but of entire worlds – complete spaces where humanity, history, and ideas coexisted in a unified field. Artistic Practice and Legacy "Kishchenko was a virtuoso of both monumental and easel art, mastering mosaic, ceramics, and tapestry techniques. His works stand out for their profound philosophical depth and striking emotional power. His most celebrated works include • "Tapestry of the Century" – A monumental 14 x 19 meter textile weighing 270 kg, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest artistic tapestry. • "The Partisans" – A mosaic facade adorning the Tourist Hotel in Minsk, commemorating Belarus’ wartime resistance. • The series of architectural murals along Independence Avenue in Minsk: "City-Warrior", "City of Science", "City of Culture", "City-Builder" • "Hymn to Labor" triptych on residential buildings along Yakub Kolas Street in Navapolack. Awards and Recognition Alexander Kishchenko received the following distinguished awards: People's Artist of Belarus (1991), Honored Art Worker of the Belarussian SSR (1980), Belarusian SSR State Prize (1980), and Republic of Belarus State Prize (1996), Francysk Skaryna Medal (1993). The artist's works are held in permanent collections of National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus, National Centre for Contemporary Arts, Mahilioŭ Regional Art Museum named after P.V. Maslennikov, State Tretyakov Gallery, and other state and private collections internationally. In 2023, marking the 90th anniversary of the artist's birth, the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus hosted the exhibition "Alexander Kishchenko: Between Earth and Cosmos", featuring seminal paintings and tapestries alongside with documents and photographs generously provided by the artist's family. Alexander Kishchenko left an indelible mark on Belarusian art, masterfully bridging tradition and innovation, and remains a pivotal figure in the nation's cultural history.
  • Creator:
    Alexander Kishchenko (1933 - 1997, Belarusian)
  • Creation Year:
    1996
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.8 in (96 cm)Width: 37.8 in (96 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Modern
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Riga, LV
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1437218099862

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