Waiting for the Holiday – People and portraits, Expressive and gestural Oil Painting

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Original oil painting on 100% linen canvas, signed by the artist. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.

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Painting Overview

For those who lived in the Soviet Union, this picture is like an open book. Like the most transparent metaphor, almost an idiom.

I don’t know where this tradition came from, but I remember it very well.

Suddenly, overnight, the TV broadcast stops and all the channels start broadcasting the ballet “Swan Lake” without commentary or interruptions. The show ends and immediately starts from the beginning. And it could go on like that all day long.

Then they would announce that another communist god had died of old age and now we had a new one. Much better and more majestic than the old one. It’s worth explaining that for us the death of our leader was a holiday.

You ask me what this has to do with Tchaikovsky and his ballet.

I have no idea why it was set up that way. But I do know that Swan Lake is still a mournful ballet in Russia. And it can be shown on TV only in connection with the death of the first person of state.

So we’re waiting. Let’s wait together!)))))

Invasion: Solo Exhibition

Waiting for the Holiday painting is a part of Igor Shulman Solo Exhibition: Invasion

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Invasion - personal exhibition of Igor Shulman

Dimensions & Materials

Created in 2023, Waiting for the Holiday is an original oil painting on canvas by Igor Shulman. The subject of this work is People and portraits.

MediumOriginal oil on 100% linen canvas
StyleExpressive and gestural
Year2023
SignatureSigned by Igor Shulman, with certificate of authenticity

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waiting for the Holiday

Is Waiting for the Holiday an original painting?

Yes, this artwork is an original hand-painted oil painting by Igor Shulman, signed by the artist.

Does this painting Waiting for the Holiday come framed?

Paintings are shipped rolled in a protective tube. Stretching and framing are available upon request.

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Yes, we deliver worldwide with secure, insured shipping. Delivery times vary by country.

Can I return the artwork Waiting for the Holiday if it doesn’t fit my space?

We offer a 14-day return policy. If the painting doesn’t meet your expectations, you may return it in original condition.

Can Igor Shulman create a custom artwork?

Yes, Igor Shulman accepts commissions. If you like the style of this piece, you can request a custom painting in your preferred size or subject.

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About the Artist – Igor Shulman

Igor Shulman

Igor Shulman is a contemporary painter known for his emotional, figurative and impressionistic oil paintings. His works are collected worldwide and celebrated for their honesty, intimacy, and technique.

Over the past three decades, Shulman has created a distinctive artistic voice, exploring themes of human relationships, solitude and emotional tension. His works are part of private collections across Europe, the United States and Asia.

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