Julia Smolenkova

artist , publisher of two art Journals, galleries owner, PhD in the field of the history of art and architecture, curator of international art projects, festivals, symposiums 

Julia Smolenkova, an award-winning contemporary artist is best known for her colorful art series Cities. In her artworks, connection between the abstract and the real create new space level.

Her success has been cemented with great demand from galleries in  Europe, USA, Russia, UAE, Julia’s art is  regularly purchased by enthusiasts globally.

An original piece can also be found in public and private collections, around the world as well as in the United Nations collection. Her monumental mosaics adorn the streets of Moscow.

Her colorful paintings adorn the walls of hotels like Mandarin Oriental Jumeira in Dubai.

As a PhD in the field of the history of art and architecture, she is engaged in scientific work, writes articles and books, speaks at international conferences.

Julia is an avid traveler and explores worldwide cities to acquire her inspiration, which result in the development of new collections that are exhibited regularly.

Awarded with:

• an honorary diploma of the Ministry of education and sciences of the Russian Federation "for merits in the field of education and long-term conscientious work"

• the Praiseworthy Medal of the Russia Academy of Arts  

•  Gold Medal of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia for Contribution to the Russian Culture 

•  Saint Michael Gold Medal for New York Realism 

• Diploma of the Russian Academy of Arts 

• Laureate of the Young Talents of Russion Competirion of the State Tretyakv Gallery 

•  Laureate of the International Arts Fund 

• Laureate  of Moscow - the City of the World International Contest

 

Licenced artist in UAE

Member of the Artists of Union of Russia

Member of the Moscow Union of Russia

Member of International Arts Fund

Member of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia

Member of the  Belgium International Art Assotiation Art Espaces