“Destruction is not the main goal”. An interview with the artist Alexander Kupalyan
- Authors: Kryukova A.1, Khvorostov D.2, Kupalyan A.3
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Affiliations:
- a—s—t—r—a gallery
- Voznesensky Center
- V. I. Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute, Russian Academy of Arts (MSAAI RAH)
- Issue: Vol 35, No 2 (2025)
- Pages: 361-372
- Section: THE HEDONISM OF ART AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF DECADENCE
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/0869-5377/article/view/292792
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17323/0869-5377-2025-2-361-371
- ID: 292792
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Abstract
A conversation with artist Alexander Kupalyan reveals his views on art, philosophy, and the role of the artist in the contemporary world. Kupalyan expresses skepticism towards traditional notions of beauty, viewing art as a process of internal dialogue and search for truth. The conversation touches upon themes of decadence, destruction of norms, as well as the role of prohibitions and censorship in creative work. The artist emphasizes the importance of exploring the inner world and using complex symbols, such as knees or cloth on the face, to express deep experiences. The title of his exhibition, Yellow Notebooks, refers to marginality and inner conflicts, making his works relevant to contemporary philosophical and artistic discourse.
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About the authors
Alina Kryukova
a—s—t—r—a gallery
Author for correspondence.
Email: alina.kryukova@a-s-t-r-a.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow
Dmitry Khvorostov
Voznesensky Center
Email: liberchaos@gmail.com
Russian Federation, Moscow
Alexander Kupalyan
V. I. Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute, Russian Academy of Arts (MSAAI RAH)
Email: sasha_kupalyan@icloud.com
Russian Federation, Moscow
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