Dubossarsky and Vinogradov - The New People Are Already Here at Deitch Projects

The New People Are Already Here, a show of three large-scale new paintings by Russian duo Vladimir Dubossarsky and Alexander Vinogradov opens at Deitch Projects 76 Grand Street gallery May 9th. These new works continue Dubossarsky and Vinogradov’s paradise theme from our 2003 exhibition, Our Best World. Working in tandem, these two classically trained painters seem to effortlessly expel sunlit landscapes and perfectly blended shadowed interiors with a thick, brisk brush and the confidence of a perfectly placed mark. In this exhibition, the two artists extend the traditions of Russian painting by looking not just to Socialist Realism, but also to the rich history of 19th and 20th century Russian art, in an effort to discover their own new future. While their older work tantalized with the promise of post-capitalist bliss through advertising and desire, blending Socialist Realism with international pop culture, this new series marks a departure from this model. Instead of Madonna we find the Madonna and child; instead of bathing in wealth and beauty, these paintings focus on family and future.