Tania Antoshina:
Interdisciplinary Artist and Visionary
Tania Antoshina, born in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, and now residing in Paris, is a renowned interdisciplinary artist with a PhD in fine art from Industrial Academy (Stroganovskoe) in Moscow. Her diverse career spans interior design, theological studies, and participation in over 300 exhibitions worldwide. Antoshina's work has been featured in prestigious venues such as the Venice Biennale and museums across Europe and the United States, earning her numerous accolades and residencies.
Artistic Journey and Achievements
Early Career
From 1997, Antoshina began her career as an interior designer, laying the foundation for her multidisciplinary approach to art.
International Recognition
Antoshina's work gained global acclaim, with exhibitions at renowned institutions like MUMOK in Vienna, Chelsea Art Museum in New York, and the Royal Academy in London.
Recent Developments
From 2019 to 2023, Antoshina studied at a theological school, further expanding her artistic perspective and conceptual depth.
Notable Exhibitions and Collections
Major Exhibitions
56th Venice Biennale (2015)
"Gender Check" at MUMOK, Vienna (2012)
"After the Wall" at Moderna Muzeet, Stockholm (1999)
Museum Collections
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg
Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
MUMOK, Vienna
International Presence
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington DC
Corcoran Art Museum, Washington DC
Neues Museum Weserburg Bremen
Artist Residencies and Global Influence
ZARYA Center for Contemporary Art
In 2017, Antoshina was a resident artist at ZARYA Center in Vladivostok, Russia, contributing to the local art scene.
Dukley European Art Community
From 2015 to 2017, she participated in a residency at Dukley in Montenegro, engaging with European artistic traditions.
International Experiences
Antoshina's residencies in India, Spain, and the USA have broadened her artistic perspective and global influence.
Honors and Awards
Olympic Art (gold medal), Olympic Fine Arts, Beijing, 2008;
"Five Rings Prize", Landscape Sculpture Design Contest, Beijing, 2008;
"Magmart" (prizewinner), Naples, Italy, 2006;
"Silver camera" (prizewinner), The Museum Moscow House of Photography, Moscow, 2003, 2002;
"Art Photo, Modern Russia" photography contest (prizewinner), Photography center, Gogolevsky boulevard, Moscow, 2001;
SPACE ARK: A Futuristic Vision
Global Ecological Crisis
The project envisions a future where humanity unites to recreate all species of animals and plants to prevent Earth's ecological collapse.
International Testing Station
In 2076, the first station for restoring lost animal species opens, combining efforts of artists and genetic scientists.
Mythical Creatures
The project aims to restore not only known species but also "fantastic" creatures like mermaids and centaurs, believed to have existed in ancient civilizations.
Intergalactic Journey
Preparations for a space voyage to planet Eos involve astronauts, scientists, engineers, and religious representatives.
Innovative Concepts in SPACE ARK
Artistic Recreation
The project draws inspiration from Bosch paintings and medieval Bestiary drawings to recreate ancient and mythical species.
Biological Innovation
Animals are redesigned to survive on water and air through photosynthesis, adapting to the long space journey.
Suspended Animation
If the expedition fails to reach Eos, the ark transforms into a Museum of Earth's Natural History in suspended animation.
The Message of SPACE ARK
Environmental Responsibility
The project encourages reflection on current environmental issues and the need to preserve Earth's unique nature.
Consciousness Purity
It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the purity of human consciousness in the face of global challenges.
Global Unity
SPACE ARK promotes the idea of humanity coming together to address existential threats and preserve life.
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