On May 19, DiDi Gallery presented an exhibition of one of the most original and interesting artists of the Moscow art scene of the 1970-1990s. His art continues to surprise and baffle even the prepared viewer.
"Lenny Purygin from Nary Genialny" always sought to emphasize the supposedly unprofessional nature of his creativity, highlighting his affiliation with the "naive style" and "art brut." But "primitivism," like the grammatical errors in inscriptions on his paintings, is a conscious choice by the author. His complexly constructed worldview sets Purygin apart from other Soviet primitivist artists.
"Cosmos is beauty" is Purigin's first exhibition in St. Petersburg. During the opening, guests saw the artist's best accordion books and also enjoyed a floral installation created by florist Galina Rakova based on Purigin's works.
You can find detailed information about the exhibition and download the brochure at in the "Exhibitions" section.
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