Draft:Alexey Karaev

Karaev Aleksey Alekseyevich
Born	(1950-12-22) December 22, 1950 Kattakurgan, Uzbekistan
Citizenship	Russian Federation
Education	Tashkent Theatre and Art Institute named after A. Ostrovsky (1976)
Style	painting, sculpture, graphics

Karaev Alexey Alexeyevich (Russian: Караев Алексей Алексеевич; born December 22, 1950, Kattakurgan, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union) is a Russian painter, graphic artist, and sculptor known for his large-scale and prominent works. His most renowned projects include the "Temptation” series totaling 78 square meters, and the "Charisma" series, with an area of 25 square meters and 957 scenes. Additionally, he created (in participation with other artists) one of the largest mosaics in Samarkand, spanning 350 square meters, which is now a historic monument

Mosaic in Samarkand. Authors: Karaev Nariman, Karaev (Rafael) Alexey, Karaeva Lilya,

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Biography

Alexey Alekseevich Karaev was born in the town of Kattakurgan (population 50,000), in the Uzbek SSR in 1950. His father was the director of the district silkworm breeding industry and a participant in two wars – the Finnish War and World War II. His mother was a physics and mathematics teacher, his older brother was a monumental artist, and his younger sister was a theater artist.

Karaev spent his childhood in Kattakurgan, where he completed secondary school. He then studied at the art school in Dushanbe and the art institute in Tashkent. For many years, he regularly visited the All-Union House of Creativity "Senezh", located on the shores of Lake Senezh in Solnechnogorsk. Later, he worked in rented studios in Moscow and moved to Moscow with his family in 1991.

• From 1991 to 1993, Karaev worked in a studio on the 31st floor of the CMEA building. In the fall of 1993, the studio was destroyed by Makashov's supporters during the confrontation between the White House and the Kremlin
• From 1992 to 1994, he served as President of the Virtuosos Creative Fund.
• From 1992 to 1996, he was the President of the Art Gallery at the Radisson Slavyanskaya Hotel.

Karaev held solo exhibitions in Moscow, Italy, Luxembourg, and Germany, while his first four paintings were acquired by a museum in the Netherlands during the Soviet era. Along with these exhibitions, he traveled across Europe, building friendships, and becoming acquainted with new cultures and worldviews.

Prominent Works

One of the works from the "Temptation" series

Nano Paintings

In recent years, Karaev has pioneered the use of **nano paints**, a groundbreaking technology in the world of art. These advanced pigments are created using nanotechnology, allowing for the manipulation of color at the molecular level, which leads to enhanced brightness, durability, and unique visual effects that cannot be achieved with traditional paints.

Karaev's works with nano paints represent a significant transformation in the art world, as they challenge the traditional boundaries of painting by introducing high-tech materials. These paintings have gained recognition for their ability to shift and change appearance under different lighting conditions, making them a revolutionary step in how art is both created and experienced. The use of nano pigments allows for a dynamic interaction between the artwork and the viewer, redefining aesthetics and the artistic experience itself.

These nano paintings have been featured in notable exhibitions, including Karaev's series "Elusive Reality," where the application of nano paints introduced an entirely new artistic medium, merging science with art. This innovative approach to painting has positioned Karaev as one of the leading figures in the fusion of technology and visual arts.

The novel "Nanocity-Polygon"

The novel *Nanocity-Polygon* is a science fiction novel about a world of nanotechnology, where reality often surpasses fiction. The novel features and describes a wide range of nanotechnologies. People familiar with nanotechnology may find that some of the nanotech discoveries mentioned in the book already exist and are available to the public.

Consultations with specialists from the RUSNANO Corporation were used to describe the details. The novel was published in January 2010.

The Charisma Series

In 2003, Karaev completed the *Charisma* series – a painting project with a total area of 25 square meters (a 5x5 meter block consisting of 13 parts). The series comprises 957 scenes, each with its own original concept. Some of the works are in a private collection in Italy, while the remaining works are in the possession of the artist.

The "Temptation" Series

In 2000, Karaev completed the *Temptation* series, consisting of 13 canvases, each measuring 2x3 meters. The total area of the canvases is 78 square meters. The series is dedicated to the reinterpretation of the biblical theme of the Ten Commandments. The works are currently in a private collection in Italy.

Global Reach of Art

The Director of the Hermitage Museum, Mikhail B. Piotrovsky, at the stand of artist A. A. Karaev at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in 2012.

Alexey Karaev and Rustam Minnikhanov at the 7th Kazan Venture Fair.

Karaev Alexey Alekseevich and Anatoly Chubais at the opening of the exhibition "Elusive Reality" at RUSNANO.

Exhibition in Luxembourg.

• 2012 – Exhibition "Elusive Reality" (Art with Nanotechnologies) at the 7th Kazan Venture Fair. The works were created using fluorescent inks based on semiconductor quantum dots.
• 2012 – Exhibition "Elusive Reality" (Art with Nanotechnologies) at RUSNANO, Moscow. The works were created using fluorescent inks based on semiconductor quantum dots.
• 2008 – Participation in the 1st International Art Salon "The Path of Unity," Central House of Artists, Moscow (December 25, 2008, to January 11, 2009).
• 2008 – Solo exhibition in Neuerburg, Germany.
• 2008 – Solo exhibition in Luxembourg.
• 2004 – Participation in the Spring Exhibition "Green Tea," Central House of Artists, Moscow, Russia.
• 2000 – Exhibition on the occasion of the artist's 50th anniversary in the city of Parma, Italy.
• 2000 – Solo exhibition in Reggio Emilia (Italy).
• 1998–1999 – A series of solo exhibitions in Germany: Gallery "Bose," Wittlich. Gallery "Dada Cave," Luxembourg. Germany – gallery under City Hall of Irrel.
• 1997 – Solo exhibition in Luxembourg, "Farewell to Black Period."
• 1991 – Solo exhibition at the Central House of Artists, Moscow.
• 1991 – Solo exhibition at Krasnye Vorota Commercial Bank, Moscow.
• 1990 – Solo exhibition at the Central House of Artists, Moscow.
• 1988–1991 – Work in the basement on Marina Raskova Street, Moscow. "Basement period."
• 1985–1991 – Trips and work at the All-Union House of Creativity "Senezh."
• 1984 – First solo exhibition at the Palace of Youth Creativity, Tashkent.

Honors and Memberships

More than 300 paintings are held in private collections around the world, including:

• Italy: over 150 paintings, 1000 sheets of graphics, and 40 art objects.
• Germany: around 55 paintings and series of graphics
• Luxembourg: 7 paintings
• Netherlands: 4 paintings
• Around 50 paintings in Uzbekistan including:
  • Tashkent Central Museum of Fine Arts: 1 painting
  • Ministry of Culture of Tashkent: 4 paintings
  • Samarkand Museum of People's Friendship: 1 painting
  • Art Fund of Uzbekistan: 20 paintings
  • Tashkent Literary Museum: 1 painting
  • Kattakurgan City Museum: 5 paintings
• In Russia: over 40 works, including:
  • Union of Artists of the USSR, Moscow: 4 paintings
  • Ministry of Culture of the USSR: 2 paintings
  • Museum of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Moscow: 1 painting

Bibliography

• 1998 – Collection of poems "Ornament of Words," self-published.
• 1999 – Collection of poems "Seasons," self-published.
• 1999 – Collection of poems "Cavalier of the Sun," self-published.
• 2009 – Novel *Nanocity-Polygon* published in January 2010. Copyright certificate from December 2009. ISBN 978-5-91146-416-5
• 2010 – Collection of short stories *Incredibly Funny and Sad Adventures of a Russian Demobilized Soldier* published in September 2010. ISBN 978-5-91146-510-0
• 2011 – Novel *Nano-Boomerang* to be published in early 2011. Copyright certificate received in December 2010.
• 2011 – Novel *The House with Ten Windows*.

Publications in Catalogs

• 2010 – *ARSLONLA* (Moscow). Creative Union of Artists of Russia, Russian Academy of Arts. A fundamental album of encyclopedic scale. Copies of the publication were distributed to all major museums and libraries around the world, as well as major auction houses. Published by "Guidemark." ISBN 978-5-905009-01-3
• 2008 – *1st International Art Salon "The Path of Unity,"* dedicated to the 285th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Arts.
• 2000 – *Immagina. Mostra Mercato di Arte Contemporanea.* Italian catalog dedicated to the 2000 exhibition held in Reggio Emilia (Italy).
• 1993 – Awarded the honorary medal of the VDNKh for organizing and promoting the art of Moscow's Young Virtuosos.
• Since 1993 – Member of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia.
• 1989 – First Prize – Painting of the Year. Awarded by the Union of Artists of Uzbekistan.
• Since 1988 – Member of the Union of Artists of the USSR.

References

Category:21st-century Russian painters Category:20th-century Russian painters Category:Soviet painters Category:Living people Category:1950 births