Vadim Sidur: a study in modern Soviet sculpture

Component identifier:

Series 3

Content Summary:

The sculptor Vadim Sidur was born in the Ukraine in 1924 and studied after the War at the Stroganov State Academy of Art in Moscow. One of the most important artists working in the Soviet Union, Sidur used the theme of suffering humanity in his work.

When Grishin studied Art and Russian Literature in Moscow, he visited Sidur's studio over a period of three years, collecting material for his book.

The author has written that Vadim Sidur, published in 1972,is the first book to be produced on Russian underground art.

Papers include typescript drafts, mock-ups, original cover art work, and a copy of the published text. This is the Library's only holding of Vadim Sidur.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers were donated to the Library in 1995 and 1999 under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts scheme.

Names:

Grishin, Sasha, AM FAHA, Professor

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