WINNERS OF THE TENTH “VERA” AWARD 2016
PAINTING DIRECTION
1. Nomination “For Preservation of Traditions in Modern Painting”
Regina Gallery, Moscow, Russia for Alexei Kallim’s work “Children’s Choir,” 2016, canvas, charcoal, sanguine, 215 x 414 cm.
2. Nomination “For unique national identity”
Khanhalaev Gallery, Moscow, Russia for Zorkito Dorzhiev’s work Juliet’s Diary, 2015, canvas, acrylic, 150 x 180 cm.
3. nomination “For a fresh look, young talents”
Turan Art Studio and Gallery, Azerbaijan Republic for the project of the gallery of 4 artists: Leyla Shirali, Pakiz Kılınç, Aida Agayev, Turan Mukhtarzade. Turan Mukhtarzadeh’s work “Hynayahdy”, 2013, canvas, oil, 300 x 250 cm.
4. Nomination “For Fidelity to Art”
Vladimir Lyubarov, Moscow, Russia for “Slow Dance”, 2009, canvas, oil, 100 x 120 cm.
5. Nomination “For preserving the cultural heritage and memory of the artist”
Gallery 60-dessiatniki, Moscow, Russia for the project “In Memory of VLADIMIR NEMUKHIN”, work “Game of the Rooster”, 1960, paper, mixed technique, 55×44 cm.
6. Nomination “Dialogue of Generations”
Ainur Gallery, Azerbaijan Republic for Ainur Mammadova’s work “Spring”, 2014, canvas, oil, 70 x 50 cm.
7. Nomination “Responsibility in Conversation with Society”
Julio Cuarejma, Angola for his work Archaeology of African Mars, 2012, cardboard, oil, canvas, 165 x 146 x 20 cm.
8. Nomination “For diligence and professionalism”
Renato Rodiner, Brazil for her work Faces, 2015, mixed media, print, acrylic, wax, 100 x 70 cm.
SCULPTURE DIRECTION
9. Nomination “For Devotion to the Art of Sculpture”
Katib Mammadov, Republic of Azerbaijan for the work “Metamorphosis”, 2011, bronze, granite, 63 x 65 x 30 cm.
10. Nomination “Horizons of New Form Creation”
Moises Preto Paulo, Portugal for the work Vulcanu, 2015, Portuguese marble, 25 x 15 x 65 cm.
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION
11. nomination “For multidimensional image and meaning”
Arkady Alexandrovich Plastov Foundation, Moscow, Russia for the work “Matvey Ivanovich”, 1940, 50 x 70 cm.
12. nomination “For the sharpness of vision” Christel Ann Art Gallery,
Guadeloupe for Jean François Manicom’s work “Route Darbonne No. 560,” 40 x 60 cm.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
13. Nomination “For integrity of the idea and successful realization”
Kovalev Vladimir, Moscow, Russia for work “Minotaur”, 2015, fireclay, enamels, glazes, 118 x 98 cm.
14. Nomination “For non-traditional use of known materials”
Malkhaz Imedashvili, Georgia for the work “Old Town”, 2014, copper, 75 x 135 cm.
15. Nomination “For Harmony and Individuality”
Arlinda Frota, Macau for Chinese porcelain work, hand painted, 2002, Ø 36cm, mineral powder pigments, vegetable aromatic oils.
16. Nomination “For Aesthetics in Content and Form”
Repunkurs, Japan for the work “Colors of Time,” 2015, cerunite, Japanese paper, 30 x 10 cm.
17. Nomination “For Vivid Originality”
Icon painting workshop “Alexandria”, Moscow, Russia for the work “Nicholas the Wonderworker”, 2013, wood, pavoloka, levkas, gold leaf, egg tempera, varnish, 45×50 cm.
MUSEUM STUDIES
18. Nomination “Preservation and Augmentation of the Collection”
NewOldArtGallery”, Moscow, Russia for Alexander Kharitonov’s work “Hallelujah”, 1978, canvas, oil, 30 x 40 cm.
19. Nomination “For selfless and selfless service to art”
ARTSTORY Gallery, Moscow, Russia for “Flowering Tree”, 2015, canvas, mixed media, 170 x 140 cm.
SPECIAL AWARDS
20. For the cycle of works aimed at the development of cultural relations between Russia and Syria. Natalia Ovsienko, Moscow, Russia for “Window to Palmyra,” 2009, canvas, oil, 60×40 cm. and “Palmyra,” 2016, canvas, oil, 40×60 cm.
BEST EXPOSITION
21. Mamontov Gallery, Moscow, Russia for the collection of Robert Falk’s graphic works
MODERN CLASSIC
22. Sakit Mammadov, Republic of Azerbaijan for the work “Eastern”, 2015, canvas, oil, 200 x 150 cm.
The Honorary Diploma of the Tenth Moscow International Festival of Arts “Traditions and Modernity” and the special prize “Applause of the Jury” are awarded to:
Rufina Abasova, Republic of Azerbaijan
Fine Art Gallery Moscow, Russia
Rizvan Ismayilov, Georgia
Stella Art International Gallery, France
Elena Gromova Gallery, Moscow, Russia
Project “DREVO” Blagoveshchensk, Russia
Romanian National Commission for UNESCO, George Petrescu
Malka Censiper, Israel
