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“A lot of artists were members of the artistic union. It gave you the possibility to buy paints, canvases, brushes, even the possibility to get a studio if you had the money to build it. It also gave you the possibility to make your living by making official art and then you would get a lot of "official" commissions: portraits, paintings, murals, etc.”

Quote by Ilya Kabakov

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Ilya Kabakov, born on September 30, 1933, is a renowned visual artist from Russia. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound reflections on social and political issues. more

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