Tatiana Istomina

Art

The Disturbingly Relevant Art of the Moscow Conceptualists

The political and cultural lethargy of the late Soviet Union gave rise to the Moscow Conceptualists, whose work today offers unexpected insights for our tempestuous times.

Art

A Soviet Artist’s Lifelong Search for a Universal Artistic Language

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — There are at least two plausible narratives of Bakhchanyan’s trajectory: the uplifting story of an artist’s creative growth in spite of difficult circumstances, or the tragic tale of someone whose talent never reached its full potential due to the pressures of historical and poli