Andrey Esionov's 'Strangers' at Fondazione Bevilacqua la Masa in Venice
Andrey Esionov (born 1963 in Tashkent) presents 70 watercolors on paper at Fondazione Bevilacqua la Masa in Piazza San Marco, Venice. The exhibition, titled 'Strangers,' explores themes of identity, memory, and transformation through a blend of abstract and figurative elements. Co-curated by writer and poet Tahar Ben Jelloun, the show features works such as 'Sconosciuti' (2017), 'Deprivazione' (2018), and 'Fortuna' (2022). Esionov's style incorporates magical realism and visionary elements, using fluid lines and evocative colors to depict fleeting moments of life and human vulnerability. The artist is known as a master of contemporary Russian figurative art.
Key facts
- Andrey Esionov was born in 1963 in Tashkent.
- The exhibition 'Strangers' is held at Fondazione Bevilacqua la Masa in Venice.
- The venue is located in Piazza San Marco.
- The show features 70 watercolors on paper.
- Tahar Ben Jelloun is co-curator of the exhibition.
- Key works include 'Sconosciuti' (2017), 'Deprivazione' (2018), and 'Fortuna' (2022).
- Esionov's style blends abstract and figurative elements with magical realism.
- The exhibition explores themes of identity, memory, and transformation.
Entities
Artists
- Andrey Esionov
- Tahar Ben Jelloun
Institutions
- Fondazione Bevilacqua la Masa
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Piazza San Marco
- Tashkent