Vladimir Sorokin begins residency at Prado Museum for Escribir el Prado program
On September 1, Russian author Vladimir Sorokin began a residency at the Museo Nacional del Prado as part of the Escribir el Prado initiative, which is organized in collaboration with Fundación LOEWE and Granta en español. This program encourages writers to delve into the museum's collections, promoting a connection between literature and visual arts. Sorokin will have the opportunity to visit galleries, participate in workshops, and engage with conservation teams, culminating in an unpublished bilingual story released by the Prado. Additionally, he is scheduled to give a public talk on September 17. Born in Bykovo in 1955, Sorokin's works, known for their stylistic freedom and keen observations, have been translated into twenty-five languages, earning him numerous accolades and recognition for titles such as 'El día del opríchnik' (2008).
Key facts
- Vladimir Sorokin arrived in Madrid on September 1 for a residency at the Museo Nacional del Prado.
- The residency is part of the Escribir el Prado program, organized by the Prado and Fundación LOEWE with Granta en español.
- Sorokin will have access to the museum's galleries, restoration workshops, laboratories, and storage areas.
- The result will be an unpublished fictional story published in a bilingual (Spanish-English) edition.
- Sorokin will hold a public talk on September 17.
- Sorokin was born in Bykovo in 1955 and began as an artist and illustrator in Moscow conceptualism.
- His works have been translated into twenty-five languages.
- He has received the Andrei Bely Prize and the NOS Prize, and was a Man Booker International finalist.
- His novel 'El día del opríchnik' won the Gregor von Rezzori Prize in 2015.
- Previous Escribir el Prado authors include Chloe Aridjis, Olga Tokarczuk, John Banville, Mathias Enard, and Leila Slimani.
Entities
Artists
- Vladimir Sorokin
- Chloe Aridjis
- Olga Tokarczuk
- John Banville
- Mathias Enard
- Leila Slimani
Institutions
- Museo Nacional del Prado
- Fundación LOEWE
- Granta en español
- Alfaguara
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Bykovo
- Russia