Art historian Andrei Sarabyanov is considered one of the foremost experts on the Russian avant-garde. During perestroika, after stumbling upon unique archival documents, he began traveling across the country looking for early 20th-century Russian art in provincial museums. Here, he discusses George Costakis’ unique collection, the reception of avant-garde art during the Soviet years, its forgery, and nonsensical pricing.
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