About Igor Shulman
Igor Shulman is a contemporary figurative artist whose oil paintings reveal everyday life through a unique and emotional perspective. Based in Prague, he combines classical realism with modern creativity. His work has been shown internationally and is part of many private collections. Discover more about his background, style, and achievements.
Biography
Igor Andrianov was born on 28th of February 1959. This painter is better known as Igor Shulman — the «trademark name» which he uses to sign his artworks.
“This is something I’ve always noticed. I know many decisive and strong-willed people, but I’m not one of them. Sure, I make decisions—actually, several every day. But when I do, I often doubt whether I’m making the right choice. Some say that kind of doubt is a sign of a thoughtful mind. Maybe it is. But what I see around me tells a different story. Usually, the people who are decisive and firm get things done quickly and without stress. Meanwhile, those who hesitate and doubt tend to stay on the sidelines.
As for me, I’d rather stay on the sidelines than become that kind of determined person. Honestly, that kind of certainty in others sometimes scares me.”
After graduating from the Art College named A.G.Venezianov (Tver, 170042, Artillery Alley, 16), he took part at different regional and republic art exhibitions.
The artworks by Igor Shulman are being included in many collections of the most famous galleries as well as in private collections. They’re a great decoration of the interiors of many homes and offices in more than 50 countries, including Great Britain, Spain, Germany, USA, Canada, Italy, France, Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Australia, Austria, England, China, Japan, Bahrain, Mexico, New Zealand, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Czech Republic.
Igor Shulman’s artworks have been exhibited in over 30 art shows.
His life passion expresses itself throughout his art. His artistic point of view has been much influenced by his working experiences — as a dock hand, seeman, builder, truck driver, businessman.
Since 1999 Igor Shulman lives in Prague — the city, which he considers as the most inspirational for the artists.
Outstanding Russian painter Igor Shulman is Eastern Europe’s most highly-acclaimed living figurative artist. He creates figurative works that portray figures from contemporary life in everyday scenarios.
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“One of Igor Shulman’s greatest strengths lies in his unique perspective on interpreting the world. He transforms ordinary objects into something far more intriguing by showing them from unexpected angles, revealing a fresh and original vision that truly reflects his artistic voice.”
Education
Igor Andrianov (Shulman) has graduated from Art College named after A.G.Venezianov. After graduating and thus receiving a profession «Interior designer» he took part many times at the huge regional and republic art exhibitions.
Nowadays his works can be found at museums and galleries as well as private collections almost worldwide.
Varying Styles
Creativity is key for Shulman, who enjoys exploring a range of subject matter and styles in his paintings. He is inspired by a range of art movements and takes fragments from many in order to create something new and entirely unique to him. In many of his works, he paints a bold colourful background that empties the scene of context in order to focus our attention on the figure.
- Figurative painting
- Contemporary Art
- Modern Art
- NUDE
- Portrait
Traditional Tendencies
Shulman often works in a classical painterly style and states that his works are aimed at a more traditional audience. He takes inspiration from the school of realism, painting figures from everyday life in a highly realistic style yet he plays with boundaries, bringing innovation and creativity to his paintings.
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Exhibitions
Shulman has works in galleries, museums and private collections across the world. He has exhibited extensively across Russia and Prague and further afield in cities such as Dublin, London and New York. Shulman has presented his work in a number of international art fairs such as the Edinburgh Art Fair in 2016.
Exhibitions in 2024
- New Saints, solo exhibition (vernisage performance), Exibition Hall “Fudgy”, Chlumova 23, Prague, Czechia (16.11.2024)
- Invasion, solo exhibition, gallery “Satija gallery”, Sazka 2, Prague, Czechia (25.01 – 28.01.2024)
Exhibitions in 2020
- Art Prague fair with KULTURUS Galerie (9.11 – 15.11.2020)
Exhibitions in 2018
- Solo ex. “Slovonovo” world forum russian culture. Budva, Monte Negro
Exhibitions in 2017
- “My World”, solo exhibition, gallery “Klemens”, Sazka 2, Prague, Czechia
- “New Pop”, gallery “Solidet”, Francuzska 21, Prague, Czechia
- Berliner liste, artfair, with gallery “Gaudi”, Madrid, Spain.
Exhibitions in 2016
- Permanent exhibition, Gallery Michalska, Michalská 438/15, 110 00 Praha, Staré Město, Czechia
- “Without name”, gallery “Art Sen”, Zamecke schody 12, Prague, Czechia
- Art Fair Edinburg 2016, with gallery (28.07 – 28.08.2016)
- “508 Kings Road”, London, U.K.
- “Moments”, Capital Art Gallery, 13 Well Hall Parade Eltham, London, U.K.
Exhibitions in 2015
- “Light and darkness” solo exhibition, Yellow gallery, Rytířská 406, Prague, Czechia
- Permanent exhibition, Gallery Michalska, Michalská 438/15, 110 00 Praha, Staré Město, Czechia
- “Dreams”, solo exhibition, Absenthe Time Bar, Kremencova 5, Prague, Czechia
Exhibitions in 2014
- London Art Fair. Spring, Autumn collection by Gallery “Le Sians”, London, UK
- Solo Exibition “Yellow Gallery”, Zelezna 8, Prague, CZ
- Exhibition “M.Nicole gallery”, Moscow, Russia
- Exibition “Passaz Gallery”, Nerudova 32, Prague, CZ
- Exibition “Gallery Michalska”, Michalska 28, Prague, CZ
Exhibitions in 2013
- London Art Fair. Spring, autumn collection. by Gallery “Le Sians”, London, UK
- Exhibition “M.Nicole gallery”, Moscow, Russia
- Exibition “Passaz Gallery”, Nerudova 32, Prague, CZ
- Exibition “U Art Gallery”, Jlska 43, Prague, CZ
- Exibition “Gallery Michalska”, Michalska 28, Prague, CZ
Exhibitions in 2012
- London Art Fair. Spring, autumn collection. by Gallery “Le Sians”, London, UK
- Solo exibition “Yellow Gallery”, Zelezna 8, Prague, CZ
- Exhibition “M.Nicole gallery”, Moscow, Russia
- Exibition “Passaz Gallery”, Nerudova 32, Prague, CZ
- Exibition “U Art Gallery”, Jlska 43, Prague, CZ
- Exibition “Gallery Michalska”, Michalska 28, Prague, CZ
Exhibitions in 2011
- London Art Fair. Spring, autumn collection. by Gallery “Le Sians”, London, UK
- Solo exibition “Yellow Gallery”, Zelezna 8, Prague, CZ
- Exhibition “M.Nicole gallery”, Moscow, Russia
- Exibition “Passaz Gallery”, Nerudova 32, Prague, CZ
- Exibition “U Art Gallery”, Jlska 43, Prague, CZ
- Exibition “Gallery Michalska”, Michalska 28, Prague, CZ
Exhibitions in 2010
- Solo Exhibition Dum Radio, Bratislava, Slovakia
- Solo Exhibition “Yellow Gallery”, Prague, CZ
- Art Kiev 2010 (Gallery “O’Art”), Kiev, Ukraine
Exhibitions in 2009
- Exibition of Russian Art, Melburne, Australie
- Art Salon “Manes”, Moscow, Russia
- Art Ireland 2009, Dublin, Ireland
- Solo Exibition Central House of Artist, Moscow, Russia
- Duet Exibition “Alfon de elle” Gallery, Knake, Belgium
- Solo Exibition foundation of culture moscow, russia
- Solo Exibition Club Belle, Prague, CZ
Exhibitions in 2008
- Affordable Art fair Paris, France
- Affordable Art fair NY, USA
- Solo Exibition “Gallery M”, Moscow, Russia
- Solo Exibition “Kings Gallery”, Moscow, Russia
- Solo Exibition Central House of Artist, Moscow, Russia
- Solo Exibition “Art Club”, Moscow, Russia
- Art Salon “Manes”, Moscow, Russia
Exhibitions in 2007
- Solo exibition “Space of Color”, Russian Embassy, Prague, CZ
- Salon de Endependants (Spring), Paris, France
- Art Ireland 2007 (Spring, Outumn), Dublin, Ireland
- Solo Exibition “Gallery u Dominikana”, Prague, CZ
- Solo Exibition “Yellow Gallery”, Prague, CZ
- Solo Exibition “Le siants Gallery”, Prague, CZ
Exhibitions in 2006
- Art Ireland 2006 (Spring, Outumn), Dublin, Ireland
- Solo Exibition “Crazy cow Gallery”, Prague, CZ
- Solo Exibition “Zelezna Gallery”, Prague, CZ