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Laughter

author

Filipp Malyavin

description

Mediums: oil, canvas.
Location: Contemporary Art Gallery Ca’pezaro, Venice.

This painting was painted for an exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts of St. Petersburg and became the artist’s diploma project. The work caused a storm of conflicting emotions. Many Russian art critics called it “empty”. However, this work suited to the taste of overseas art experts. It was presented at exhibitions in different European countries.