Irina Nakhova | |
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.jpg) Irina Nakhova in 2011 | |
| Born | 1955 |
| Education | Graphic Design Department of the Moscow Polygraphic Institute |
| Known for | Sculpture, installation art, painting, multimedia |
| Movement | Moscow Conceptualists, Soviet Nonconformist Art, Feminist art |
Irina Isayevna Nakhova (Russian: Ирина Исаевна Нахова; born 1955 in Moscow) is a Russian artist. Her father, Isai Nakhov, is a philologist. At 14 years old her mother took her to Victor Pivovarov's Atelier. Pivovarov played an important role in her life and later became her mentor. In 2015, Nakhova became the first female artist to represent Russia in its pavilion at the Venice Biennial.[1][2] She is represented by Nailya Alexander Gallery in New York City.[3] Nakhova currently lives and works in Moscow and New Jersey.[1] She works with different mediums like fine art, photography, sounds, sensors and inflatable materials. She is a Laureate of the Kandinsky 2013 Award.
- ^ a b Kinberger, Charlotte (3 April 2014). "Irina Nakhova to Represent Russia in 2015 Venice Biennale". Observer. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ Bianchini, Riccardo (4 May 2017). "Venice Art Biennale 2015 Russia-Switzerland-Germany". Inexhibit. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "Irina Nakhova". Nailya Alexander Gallery. Archived from the original on 26 June 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.