Tamara Zinovyeva is a Russian artist, art historian, and archaeological illustrator. A graduate of Moscow State University, she works with painting, graphics, and experiments with polystyrene, creating conceptual pieces such as "Figure" (2008). Zinovyeva has participated in archaeological expeditions and published articles on folk art. Her works have been exhibited at various shows, featured in the Connoisseur Gallery, and are held in private collections.

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Tamara Zinovyeva (b. 1954) is a Russian artist, art historian, archaeological illustrator, and educator whose multifaceted creativity combines painting, graphic art, and experiments with unconventional materials.

Welcome to the section dedicated to Tamara Alexandrovna Zinovyeva, an outstanding contemporary artist whose works are represented by the Connoisseur Gallery. Born in 1954, Zinovyeva graduated from the Faculty of History at Moscow State University with a degree in art theory and history, which shaped her as an art historian and critic. Her creative path is unique: she combines painting and graphic art with archaeological illustration, teaching, and experiments with unconventional materials such as polystyrene.

Important biography facts:

Born in 1954, Tamara Zinovyeva is the eldest daughter of renowned philosopher and writer Alexander Zinoviev.
She graduated from the Faculty of History at Moscow State University (MSU) with a specialization in art theory and history, laying the foundation for her work as an art historian and critic.
Zinovyeva taught multimedia technologies at a Pedagogical College and worked as an archaeological illustrator, participating in expeditions for over 30 years.
As an art critic, she has published numerous articles on folk art, design, and the decorative arts, establishing herself not only as a practitioner but also as a theorist of art.
Her experiments with polystyrene and “found” materials place her among contemporary artists exploring ecological and social themes through art.

Exhibitions and recognition

Tamara Zinovieva's works are presented:

She has participated in numerous exhibitions in Russia and abroad, including auction shows such as the Litfond Auction (January 26, 2019), where her work “Figure” was presented.
Her artworks are held in private collections, and some are available for purchase through galleries and auction platforms such as egorovs.art.

Why is Tamara Zinovieva important today?

Zinovyeva’s works, such as "Figure" (2008) created in mixed media, are notable for their concise expressiveness and conceptual depth. Her interest in "found" materials and reliefs reflects a contemporary approach to art as a way of reinterpreting the surrounding world. As an archaeological illustrator, she has participated in expeditions for over 30 years, creating precise illustrations of artifacts, which lends her art a rare scientific accuracy. Her articles on folk art and design emphasize the intellectual foundation of her practice.

Zinovyeva has participated in numerous exhibitions in Russia and abroad, and her works are held in private collections and available at auctions. The collection of the "Connoisseur" gallery features her pieces, which invite viewers to reflect on form, texture, and cultural context.

Click on any artwork to discover its story, view detailed photos, and make a purchase inquiry. Immerse yourself in the multifaceted world of Tamara Zinovyeva with the "Connoisseur" gallery!