Sergei Varshavsky
Art Collector and Author
Born
September 27th, 1906
118 years ago
Died
1980
45 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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Born in 1906, a prominent figure in the Russian art scene, contributed significantly as an art collector and author. Focused on the intersection of art and literature, engaged with various artists and cultivated a vast collection. Authored several works exploring art criticism and aesthetics, influencing the appreciation of modern art in Russia.
Compiled a significant collection of Russian art
Authored influential works on art criticism
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