Kolhui
Kolhui (Rus. Колхуи, колдовские художники) is an art collective based in St. Petersburg, Russia, known for its unique and eclectic approach to contemporary art. The group, often referred to as the “Sorcery Artists,” emphasizes originality and creativity among its members, each of whom develops distinct styles and genres. For instance, Nikolai Kopeikin is noted for his fervent cartoon realism, while Andrei Kagadeev focuses on creating evil characters and morbid imagery[2][3].
Key Features of Kolhui
- Artistic Philosophy: Kolhui promotes a radical aesthetic that values quality in contemporary art, aiming to cultivate an educated and aesthetically aware audience[3].
- Exhibitions: The group has been involved in various exhibitions, such as “LIBIDO” and “Ablakaty Balalaikina,” showcasing a range of artistic expressions from narrative and ironic art to art-brut and naive art[6][2].
- Gallery Space: The Pig’s Snout Art Gallery serves as the main venue for Kolhui’s activities. It operates as an artist-run space that features contemporary works and is open to the public several days a week[5][8].
Kolhui continues to be a significant player in the St. Petersburg art scene, blending humor, irony, and critical commentary through their diverse artistic practices.
Citations: [1] https://www.facebook.com/artcultKolhui/?locale=en_GB [2] https://www.erarta.com/en/calendar/exhibitions/detail/a5cd1939-7b8b-11e4-87b1-8920284aa333/ [3] https://www.erarta.com/en/calendar/exhibitions/detail/a5d009dc-914d-11e2-a1e1-8920284aa333/ [4] https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1283894978396535/kolhui/ [5] https://mindtrip.ai/attraction/st-petersburg-northwestern-district/pigs-snout-art-gallery/at-ckfTYLaC [6] https://www.d137.org/?p=842&lang=en [7] https://www.facebook.com/artcultKolhui/?locale=sk_SK [8] https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298507-d11626726-Reviews-Pig_s_Snout_Art_Gallery-St_Petersburg_Northwestern_District.html
(Rus. Колхуи, колдовские художники, “witchcraft artists”, est. 2002, Saint Petersburg) is a group, about 13 participants, of artists, also artist Nikolai Kopeikin one of the founders, formed in 2002 to explore so called multrealism. The works of the group’s participants are in more than 30 museums of Russia and abroad. Exhibitions of the group, with different composition, about 15 in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Geneva, V. Novgorod, etc.
Conspectus
| Year | Participants |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Vasya Lozhkin |
| Andrey Kagadeev | |
| Nikolay Kopeikin | |
| Vladimir Medvedev | |
| Nikolay Vasilyev | |
| Alexei Uvarov | |
| Mikhail Gavrichkov | |
| Cyril Miller | |
| Andrei Lublinsky | |
| Victor Puzo | |
| Vasya Lozhkin | |
| Vasily Golubev | |
| Pavlik Lemtybozh | |
| Alexey Khatskevich |
At different times, Grigory Mayofis, Alexander Liver, Ivan Tourist, Prokhor, Ivan Ushkov, Sergei Pakhomov, Vsevolod Emelin, Alexander Erashov, Denis Donchenko, Boris Trevozhny, Stas Kazimov, Mikhail Rubtsov, Oleg Teptsov, Andrei Kuzmin, Porfiry Fedorin joined the group at different times, Alexey Sergeev, Grigory Yushchenko, Igor Mezheritsky, Alexander Vilkin and others.
See also
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