Sobaka.ru has published a comprehensive article about Boris Koshelokhov. The article features a detailed biography of the artist, previously unpublished archival photographs, and commentary from his contemporaries.
We are publishing an excerpt with commentary from Revaz Zhvania, director of DiDi Gallery:
"My first encounter with Bob Koshelokhov was in Saigon." His natural charisma, conversations about philosophy, and the image of a bearded vagabond attracted attention. He was one of the pioneers of Pushkinskaya-10, where his studio was located. Bob's studio was a special place—a match for the artist's titanic figure. This space, thick with cigarette smoke, features tightly packed rows of paintings, paint boxes, a large number of books, and traces of everyday life. Bob spent almost all his time there: living, working, and sleeping on a small couch.
Bob Koshelokhov is an artist who remained true to himself until the end of his days. He preferred tireless work and dedication to his ideas to external comfort. His obsession with his work and his comprehensive view of the world were astounding in their scope. For me, he was and remains a man who knew everything about our world."
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