Nikolay Manuylov "Kuk" Surrealist Painting

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Nikolay Manuylov “Kuk” (Russian, born 1934)
Surrealist composition with figures, late 20th century
Oil and gesso on canvas
Unsigned

Both a painter and sculptor, Moscow-born artist Nickolay Manuylov, also known as ‘Kuk,’ began his career as a non-conforming underground artist in the midst of Stalin’s USSR. Following Stalin’s death, he and his late wife Ludiya Kirllova among other artists, no longer faced jail for creating art, although venues still prevented them from exhibiting their work. During the Russian invasion of Crimea, Ukraine, Kuk emigrated to the United States and has been exhibiting his work in museums and other art venues. Kuk’s unique Surrealist art is recognizable for its stylized figures, often featuring hybrid creatures, mythological content and Biblical themes.

Condition

- accretions; mild finish/paint loss throughout, especially to edges and corners; dust buildup in crevices; mild debris; edge wear with exposed nails.

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Item #

ITMGS51365