Irina Antonova
Russian art historian and museum director
Born
1922
103 years ago
Died
November 30th, 2020
4 years ago — 98 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Russia
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An art historian and museum director, held the position of director at the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow from 1961 to 2013. Worked extensively on exhibitions focusing on Russian and Western art, and contributed to the expansion of the museum's collections. Played a significant role in promoting and preserving Russian art. Authored numerous publications on art history and participated in various international art initiatives.
Directed the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
Led major exhibitions featuring Russian artists
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