 Gennady Spirin Born in the small town of Orekhovo-Zuevo, near Moscow, Spirin studied at the Moscow Art School at the Academy of Arts, then at the Moscow Stroganov Institute. Over the years he developed his own, unique style, combining traditional Russian contemporary art technique with the great traditions of the Renaissance. In 1979, Spirin came to international attention through his impressive illustrations for a variety of children’s books. In a short time, he was winning awards and gaining honors throughout the world. In 1983, he was named. . . |
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