Oleg Kulik: Russian Artist at Venice Biennale
Oleg Kulik, born in 1960 in Kiev and currently residing in Moscow, represented Montenegro at the Venice Biennale. His latest creations, such as 'Alice as Lolita' from Galerie Jacqueline Moussion, focus on harmonizing the relationship between humans, nature, and animals. Renowned for his provocative performances, Kulik now takes on the role of a modern Diogenes, championing animal rights through the concept of 'zoophrenia.' He critiques the dominance of Russian literary perspectives and has defined his identity as a Russian artist. His artistic journey has transitioned from transgressive performances to structured works like 'Windows.' Kulik asserts that the divide between Eastern and Western art is rooted in politics. Recent showcases include Deitch Projects in New York, M. Gallery in Moscow, and FIAC in Paris.
Key facts
- Oleg Kulik represented Montenegro at the Venice Biennale.
- He presented 'Alice as Lolita' via Galerie Jacqueline Moussion.
- Kulik's work seeks to reconcile humans with nature and animals.
- He performed as a mad dog at 'Interpol,' biting the audience.
- He advocates for animal rights through 'zoophrenia.'
- He criticizes Russian literary centrism as anachronistic.
- Kulik's identity as a Russian artist is a deliberate collage.
- He uses glass again in recent works to avoid aesthetic obstacles.
Entities
Artists
- Oleg Kulik
- Lev Tolstoy
- Vladimir Nabokov
- Pavel Pepperstein
- Ilya Kabakov
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Marcel Duchamp
Institutions
- Venice Biennale
- Biennale de Cetinje
- Galerie Jacqueline Moussion
- Deitch Projects
- M. Gallery
- Galerie Rabouan-Moussion
- XL Gallery
- CCA Riga
- Zamek Ujazdowski
- SMAK Ghent
- FIAC Paris
- École nationale des beaux-arts Paris
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Montenegro
- Cetinje
- Kiev
- Moscow
- New York
- Paris
- Riga
- Warsaw
- Ghent
- Greenland
- Slovenia
- Yougoslavia
- Russia
- France
- America
Sources
- artpress —