The Pushkin Gallery:
Crossing Cultural Borders
In presenting paintings of modern Russian Masters to the art market, the Pushkin
Gallery is doing much more than providing investment quality art. Founder,
Kenneth Pushkin, is dedicated to satisfying a personal commitment to share the
heart and soul of Russia, its gifted culture and profound history.
The Pushkin Gallery is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, one of the hubs of the
international art market, and is considered the third largest art market in the
U.S. The Pushkin Gallery opened its doors in 2000 as the first Russian Gallery
in Santa Fe, and the first in the United States to focus specifically on
important, yet unknown Lifetime Collections. Kenneth Pushkin, a pioneer
collector of Russian Art, recognized the intrinsic and historic value of these
paintings, and focused on this exciting and emerging area of art. His instincts
were right, and the interest and appreciation of Russian Art in the marketplace
has increased dramatically. The Pushkin Gallery has been further enhanced with
the addition of Lifetime Collections by Vasily Golubev (1925-1985), Boris
Chetkov (1930-present), Viktor Korovin (1936-1991) and Vassily Borisenkov
(1924-present), as well as individual works by other important artists. To
accompany these collections, Mr. Pushkin has published four scholarly and
exquisite books along with several catalogs showcasing the lives and works of
these Russian Masters.
Kenneth Pushkin, a member of the noble Pushkin family and founder of the
non-profit Pushkin Fund, spends a great deal of time in Russia. As an expert
with well-developed ties to the Russian cultural and art community, he enjoys
the opportunity to see countless collections and individual works of relatively
unknown Soviet Era painters. With an eye trained as an investor, art historian,
and dealer, Mr. Pushkin selects only the most distinctive and highest quality
paintings that meet his strict criteria.
Many visitors comment that the Pushkin Gallery is like a museum. "Perhaps, it's
because we disseminate knowledge," remarks Kenneth. "Our paintings are
outstanding examples of the world of Russian Art, fine and unique, and they are
proving to be excellent investments. The value and collectibility of the
paintings at the Pushkin Gallery is further heightened through our publications,
sustained international promotion, and museum and auction placement. These
combined elements provide our collectors with an extraordinary opportunity."
