Only yesterday did I realize that one of my favorite “Russian” artists was Ukrainian. While Tatiana Yablonska died at age 88 in Kyiv (Kiev) after an illustrious career, her birthplace was Smolensk, an ancient city founded in the 11th century during the period known as … Read more
Spring inspires the poet, but autumn offers the painter his most glorious banquet! Or, so it seems to me. Oh, I do love fall. They say that one’s birth-season becomes the dearest season. Born in late September, I think that may account for my feelings. … Read more
If you are looking for a place to start getting to know Russian art, here are five suggested paintings. People frequently tell me they want to get to know art or music, but they just don’t know the best place to start. Well, there really … Read more
