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Olga Okuneva: Paintings, Graphics & Drawings Exhibition at the Geelvinck Pianola Museum

Discover a comprehensive artistic output by Olga Okuneva, spanning diverse periods and reflecting global beauty.

The Geelvinck Pianola Museum presents an insightful exhibition featuring the celebrated artist Olga Okuneva. This collection highlights her distinct perspective through paintings, graphics, and drawings from various periods of her career. Visitors can experience Okuneva's personal vision of the world's beauty, from grand spectacles to everyday moments, alongside impressions from her extensive travels. The exhibition also marks the publication of her significant art book, offering a deeper understanding of her artistic journey.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the Geelvinck Pianola Museum showcases paintings, graphics, and drawings by artist Olga Okuneva from various periods. The exhibition follows the publication of her art book and highlights her unique perspective on the beauty of the world, from its grandeur to its simple, everyday moments.

Curatorial context

Olga Okuneva is a celebrated painter, graphic artist, and book illustrator known for her large-scale art projects and numerous international exhibitions. Her artwork shares a personal vision of the world's beauty, encompassing both its grandest spectacles and its most discreet, everyday simplicities, alongside reflections of her extensive travels. This exhibition at the Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis offers a comprehensive look at Okuneva's artistic output across different periods, coinciding with the release of her art book, 'Olga Okuneva. Paintings & Graphics'. The exhibition presents works that can be described as 'lyrical monologues coming from the soul, nuances of moods, dreams arising in the morning twilight, images of pure awesome faith,' as noted by art critic Anatoly Kantor. Okuneva's pieces are exhibited in significant institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal, India, and the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia. Visitors can view artworks spanning her career, providing insight into her distinctive artistic journey and her ability to translate profound observations into captivating visual forms.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00. Visits on other days are possible by appointment with the artist. A special Christmas Drink event with a viewing of the exhibition is scheduled for December 7th, from 14:00 to 17:00, offering a chance to acquire smaller artworks.

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Venue
Geelvinck Pianola Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 4, 2014 – Dec 21, 2014
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by Olga Okuneva, a painter, graphic artist, and book illustrator with over 50 solo, group, and international exhibitions to her name.
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