Ilya Kabakov is known for his fictional memoirs and drawing and he specializes in
conceptual and neo-
conceptual art styles. A part of the
contemporary movement, he works with a variety of mediums. Although he got his start as an illustrator for children's books, he now works mostly with drawing and other mixed medium works.
« The usual relationship between an artist and his painting is like the relationship with the father, or a husband's with his wife. But mine is a relationship with a stranger...
with the chance acquaintance. »
Ilya Kabakov
Ilya Kabakov's work is displayed in galleries and permanent collections throughout Europe and the United States. Another one of Kabakov's specialties are his total installation pieces. He became known f
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Ilya Kabakov is known for his fictional memoirs and drawing and he specializes in
conceptual and neo-
conceptual art styles. A part of the
contemporary movement, he works with a variety of mediums. Although he got his start as an illustrator for children's books, he now works mostly with drawing and other mixed medium works.
« The usual relationship between an artist and his painting is like the relationship with the father, or a husband's with his wife. But mine is a relationship with a stranger...
with the chance acquaintance. »
Ilya Kabakov
Ilya Kabakov's work is displayed in galleries and permanent collections throughout Europe and the United States. Another one of Kabakov's specialties are his total installation pieces. He became known for these works in 1985 when he constructed "The Man Who Flew Into Space From His Apartment". These total installation pieces are a favorite among his followers and always attract many viewers while on display. (
Artist website)
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