"Why was I born in Russia" artist's book |
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To celebrate the solo exhibition “The House of Baba Yaga” I have put together an artist’s book of mine. The general title is “Why was I born in Russia”. Under three sections: myth, reality and fiction I published four Russian series of photos: (1) The House of Baba Yaga (2) Grodekovo (3) Dora, and (4) The Deleted Scene.
The format of the book is 17 cm x 17 cm, soft cover, 80 pages. If you are interested in acquiring a copy (20 euros), please feel free to contact me at
[info @ toroptsov.com]. Also, you can preview and order it online directly.
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Solo show "The House of Baba Yaga" |
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A solo show "The House of Baba Yaga" at Basia Embiricos Gallery located at 14 rue des Jardins Saint Paul 75004 in Paris. Curated by Valerie-Anne Giscard d'Estaing. Exhibition May 4-16, 2010. Opening reception on May 4, 2010 at 6 pm.
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Solo show "The House of Baba Yaga" |
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A solo show “The House of Baba Yaga” featuring 21 large format photos in the Pablo Neruda park in Sainte Genevieve des Bois (historical Russian suburb of Paris). Exhibition to run from April 30 through July 4, 2010.
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Collective exhibition "Dream Dresses" |
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Eight photos from the "Marilyn and I" project to be exhibited in a collective exhibition "Dream Dresses" in Colysee of Lambersart (France) from March 13 through May 30, 2010. More here
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Exhibition at School Gallery in Paris |
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"Marilyn and I" (work in progress) on display at School Gallery in a group show of laureats of the Grand Prix Photo SFR Jeunes Talents 2009. Exhibition October 13 through November 7, 2009.
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Photo of the month |
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French contemporary art monthly L’Oeil (The eye) designated my photo of Mr. Frederic Mitterrand from the “Marilyn and I ” series as a photo of the month in their September 2009 issue. The article in pdf is here
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Interview in Liberation |
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Brigitte Ollier from the French national daily newspaper Liberation interviewed me about “Marilyn and I”. The article entitled "Marilyn a la derobee" published on August 5, 2009 can be found here.
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"Marilyn and I" on France 2 |
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French national TV channel France 2 did a piece on “Marilyn and I ” project. It was broadcast in Telematin in the section presented by Henry-Jean Servat. The video is here
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The Rencontres d'Arles |
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Six photos from my "Marilyn and I" series will be exhibited at a group show during the 40th edition of The Rencontres d'Arles photo festival in the South of France from July 7 through August 30, 2009.
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Salon de mai |
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Yury Toroptsov will show his work at the Salon de Mai in Paris on May 11-17, 2009 at the Espace Commines, 17, rue Commines 75003 Paris. More here
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Burn magazine |
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"Marilyn and I" is featured in BURN magazine, a journal for emerging photographers curated by Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey. More here
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Galerie Photo 12 |
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Yury Toroptsov is now represented by Galerie Photo 12 of Valérie-Anne Giscard d'Estaing.
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Saatchi Online Critic's Choice |
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Yury Toroptsov was designated Saatchi Online Critic's Choice by Rebecca Wilson.
Read article here
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Interview |
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An interview of Yury Toroptsov and the commentary of Claude Gassian, a renowned French photographer appear in the latest issue of SFR Jeunes Talents magazine.
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Paris Photo 2008 |
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A winner of the competition hosted by SFR Young Talents, Yury Toroptsov will present his winning photo series at the Paris Photo 2008, the world’s leading photography fair. Paris Photo, 13 - 16 November 2008 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.
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Feature on Fine Art TV |
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The portfolio of photographs of Yury Toroptsov is featured on Fine Art TV in the Springboard section dedicated to emerging artists.
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Group show |
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Yury Toroptsov will be among 12 photographers exhibited and competing for the Photographic Prize 2008 awarded by the group Hôtels Paris Rive Gauche. Exhibition in the Odeon Theatre in Paris on 6 - 24 October, 2008.
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Les Correspondances de Manosque |
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Yury Toroptsov will participate in Les Correspondances de Manosque, a festival in the South of France celebrating the dialogue between literature and other forms of creation. The photographer contributed his photo to the “Write a Legend to a Photograph” workshop moderated by Herve Le Tellier in partnership with SFR Young Talents. September 24-28, 2008, Manosque, France.
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Exhibition during the International Festival Cinema & Costume |
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Photographer Yury Toroptsov will exhibit his works at the National Centre of Costume and Scenography during the International Festival Cinema & Costume in Moulins, France June 26 - 29, 2008.
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Revelation art fair
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Yury Toroptsov was selected to present his works at Révélation 2, a contemporary photography fair at La MAS, 10-18, rue des Terres au curé 75013 Paris on June 21-22, 2008.
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Scope Basel Fair |
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Represented by Saatchi Online Yury Toroptsov will show his photographs at Scope Art Fair Basel on June 3-8, 2008. More here
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Saatchi Online Critic's Choice |
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Yury Toroptsov: Saatchi Online Critic's Choice by Ana Finel Honigman. Read article here
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Exhibition at the Maison Europeenne de la Photographie in Paris |
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Seen by 70,000 people, "Happiness", a personal exhibition of Yury Toroptsov, winner of the SFR Young Talent Photo competition, took place at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris from January 16 through March 30, 2008.
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