Denis Kuvayev

Joined Artfinder: Dec. 2020

Artworks for sale: 233

(7)

Spain

About Denis Kuvayev

 
 
  • Biography

    Denis Kuvayev is an international artist whose works capture the vibrant essence of places with a unique touch, combining abstraction and realism. Recognized worldwide and featured on CD covers, his creations represent a promising investment opportunity for contemporary art collectors.

    Denis Kuvayev is a painter whose work spans continents, blending cultural influences and personal experiences. Born in 1971, he developed a passion for painting from a young age, which became a true vocation in the 1990s. His career has led him to settle in several iconic art cities, including Rome, Vancouver, Barcelona, and especially Paris, where some of his most significant works come to life


    His early exhibitions, such as The Time of Fire (1999) and World Without Borders (2002), highlighted three major themes that remain omnipresent in his work: abstraction, urban landscapes, and the omnipresence of the marine element, represented in particular by fish. His talent was quickly recognized, and his work appeared on CD, magazine, and book covers, giving him international exposure.


    Montmartre Street in Paris (2013) is an iconic work from Kuvayev's Parisian period. Painted while he was living in Pigalle for three months, this canvas captures the very essence of the neighborhood, with its cobbled streets, vibrant atmosphere, and artistic history. This painting was so influential that it was chosen to illustrate the cover of a Naxos album: Malmo Symphony Orchestra - SAINT-SAËNS, C.: Piano Concertos, Vol. 1 . This fact alone is a testament to the artist's impact on the world of art and music.


    Denis Kuvayev continues to explore new ways of representing Paris, as evidenced by some of his most remarkable works. Come Back to Paris (2018), Kuvayev adopted a more abstract approach, capturing the vibrant energy of the city through expressive brushstrokes where the Eiffel Tower can be glimpsed among dynamic forms.


    Denis Kuvayev captivates with his originality and his ability to capture the essence of the places he paints, combining tradition and modernity with a unique visual signature. His work, internationally recognized and featured in prestigious collections, continues to increase in value. His Parisian paintings, particularly those of Montmartre, bear witness to a constantly evolving neighborhood, adding a rare and precious dimension to his works. An artist in perpetual research, he continually explores new techniques, ensuring a strong and lasting artistic dynamic. In a booming market where contemporary art and works inspired by Paris attract many collectors, investing in Denis Kuvayev is a wise decision.


    Owning a painting by Kuvayev is an investment in a piece of history, a work that combines emotion, aesthetics, and international recognition. His talent, already widely recognized, will only increase the value of his creations in the years to come.


    Jean Dubreil | Art Magazine

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  • Education

    1985 - 1989

    РСШИ

  • Awards

    2025

    XXV Certamen de Pintura al Aire Libre «Salamanca Monumental» 8/06/2005

    25th Open-Air Painting Competition "Salamanca Monumental" in Salamanca, Spain
    second prize

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    2022

    3rd Prize in Painting Contest of the IV Certamen de pintura rápida 'Villa del Sobradillo' Plein Air Painting 6/08/2022

    This contest is organized by the Casa del Parque Arribes del Duero 'Torreón de Sobradillo'. The theme of the contest of this edition was dedicated to the 20 years of the Arribes del Duero Natural Park.

    2001

    Premio Il Natale di Roma

    Award of the International Exhibition "Il Natale di Roma" in Rome Italy in 2001.
  • Upcoming Events

    Upcoming events

    Event: Salamanca Monumental in the La Salina exhibition hall Salamanca Spain

    Dates: 10 Jun 2025 - 6 Jul 2025

    Venue: La Salina exhibition hall, Salamanca Spain

    From June 10th to July 7th, at the La Salina exhibition hall in Salamanca, Spain. Starting at 6:00 pm, art lovers will be able to enjoy the 27 works selected by the professional jury of the 25th Open-Air Painting Competition "Salamanca Monumental", organized by the GACETA Foundation and held last Sunday at the La Salina exhibition hall. All the works will be on display there until July 6th.
    The La Salina exhibition hall is open to view the selection of award-winning works from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. On holidays, visits are limited to morning hours, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays.

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    Previous events

    Event: Personal Exhibition

    Dates: 27 Sep 2022 - 29 Jul 2023

    Venue: Alcaraván Salamanca, Salamanca Spain

    Personal Exhibition in Alcaraván Salamanca

    Event: Personal exhibition "09.09.09"

    Dates: 9 Sep 2009 - 30 Sep 2009

    Venue: Grifon Gallery, Kostelna Street, Kiev Ukraine

    Personal exhibition in Grifon Gallery, Kyiv Ukraine

    Event: Personal exhibition "World Without Borders"

    Dates: 1 May 2002 - 1 Jun 2002

    Venue: Libreria Odradek, Rome Italy

    Art exhibition "World Without Borders" took place in Rome, Italy in 2002

    Event: "Day of the Holy Trinity"

    Dates: 7 Jun 2001 - 27 Jun 2001

    Venue: " Forum InterArt" Gallery, Via Madonna dei Monti Rome Italy

    Exhibition "Day of the Holy Trinity" in " Forum InterArt" Gallery in Rome Italy.

    Event: Personal exhibition "Procession of Fishes"

    Dates: 9 Sep 2000 - 29 Sep 2000

    Venue: All Saints Anglican Church Gallery, Via del Babuino Rome, Italy

    Personal exhibition "Procession of Fishes" Rome Italy

    Event: Personal Exhibition "The Time Of Fire"

    Dates: 1 Sep 1999 - 30 Sep 1999

    Venue: Gallery of Ukrainian Culture Fund, Chernivtsi, Ukraine

    First Personal Exhibition in Chernivtsi Ukraine

Links


Education

1985 - 1989

РСШИ


Awards

2025

XXV Certamen de Pintura al Aire Libre «Salamanca Monumental» 8/06/2005

25th Open-Air Painting Competition "Salamanca Monumental" in Salamanca, Spain
second prize

Show more awards Hide

2022

3rd Prize in Painting Contest of the IV Certamen de pintura rápida 'Villa del Sobradillo' Plein Air Painting 6/08/2022

This contest is organized by the Casa del Parque Arribes del Duero 'Torreón de Sobradillo'. The theme of the contest of this edition was dedicated to the 20 years of the Arribes del Duero Natural Park.

2001

Premio Il Natale di Roma

Award of the International Exhibition "Il Natale di Roma" in Rome Italy in 2001.

Upcoming events

Event: Salamanca Monumental in the La Salina exhibition hall Salamanca Spain

Dates: 10 Jun 2025 - 6 Jul 2025

Venue: La Salina exhibition hall, Salamanca Spain

From June 10th to July 7th, at the La Salina exhibition hall in Salamanca, Spain. Starting at 6:00 pm, art lovers will be able to enjoy the 27 works selected by the professional jury of the 25th Open-Air Painting Competition "Salamanca Monumental", organized by the GACETA Foundation and held last Sunday at the La Salina exhibition hall. All the works will be on display there until July 6th.
The La Salina exhibition hall is open to view the selection of award-winning works from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. On holidays, visits are limited to morning hours, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays.

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Personal Exhibition

Dates: 27 Sep 2022 - 29 Jul 2023

Venue: Alcaraván Salamanca, Salamanca Spain

Personal Exhibition in Alcaraván Salamanca

Event: Personal exhibition "09.09.09"

Dates: 9 Sep 2009 - 30 Sep 2009

Venue: Grifon Gallery, Kostelna Street, Kiev Ukraine

Personal exhibition in Grifon Gallery, Kyiv Ukraine

Event: Personal exhibition "World Without Borders"

Dates: 1 May 2002 - 1 Jun 2002

Venue: Libreria Odradek, Rome Italy

Art exhibition "World Without Borders" took place in Rome, Italy in 2002

Event: "Day of the Holy Trinity"

Dates: 7 Jun 2001 - 27 Jun 2001

Venue: " Forum InterArt" Gallery, Via Madonna dei Monti Rome Italy

Exhibition "Day of the Holy Trinity" in " Forum InterArt" Gallery in Rome Italy.

Event: Personal exhibition "Procession of Fishes"

Dates: 9 Sep 2000 - 29 Sep 2000

Venue: All Saints Anglican Church Gallery, Via del Babuino Rome, Italy

Personal exhibition "Procession of Fishes" Rome Italy

Event: Personal Exhibition "The Time Of Fire"

Dates: 1 Sep 1999 - 30 Sep 1999

Venue: Gallery of Ukrainian Culture Fund, Chernivtsi, Ukraine

First Personal Exhibition in Chernivtsi Ukraine


 

Biography

Denis Kuvayev is an international artist whose works capture the vibrant essence of places with a unique touch, combining abstraction and realism. Recognized worldwide and featured on CD covers, his creations represent a promising investment opportunity for contemporary art collectors.

Denis Kuvayev is a painter whose work spans continents, blending cultural influences and personal experiences. Born in 1971, he developed a passion for painting from a young age, which became a true vocation in the 1990s. His career has led him to settle in several iconic art cities, including Rome, Vancouver, Barcelona, and especially Paris, where some of his most significant works come to life


His early exhibitions, such as The Time of Fire (1999) and World Without Borders (2002), highlighted three major themes that remain omnipresent in his work: abstraction, urban landscapes, and the omnipresence of the marine element, represented in particular by fish. His talent was quickly recognized, and his work appeared on CD, magazine, and book covers, giving him international exposure.


Montmartre Street in Paris (2013) is an iconic work from Kuvayev's Parisian period. Painted while he was living in Pigalle for three months, this canvas captures the very essence of the neighborhood, with its cobbled streets, vibrant atmosphere, and artistic history. This painting was so influential that it was chosen to illustrate the cover of a Naxos album: Malmo Symphony Orchestra - SAINT-SAËNS, C.: Piano Concertos, Vol. 1 . This fact alone is a testament to the artist's impact on the world of art and music.


Denis Kuvayev continues to explore new ways of representing Paris, as evidenced by some of his most remarkable works. Come Back to Paris (2018), Kuvayev adopted a more abstract approach, capturing the vibrant energy of the city through expressive brushstrokes where the Eiffel Tower can be glimpsed among dynamic forms.


Denis Kuvayev captivates with his originality and his ability to capture the essence of the places he paints, combining tradition and modernity with a unique visual signature. His work, internationally recognized and featured in prestigious collections, continues to increase in value. His Parisian paintings, particularly those of Montmartre, bear witness to a constantly evolving neighborhood, adding a rare and precious dimension to his works. An artist in perpetual research, he continually explores new techniques, ensuring a strong and lasting artistic dynamic. In a booming market where contemporary art and works inspired by Paris attract many collectors, investing in Denis Kuvayev is a wise decision.


Owning a painting by Kuvayev is an investment in a piece of history, a work that combines emotion, aesthetics, and international recognition. His talent, already widely recognized, will only increase the value of his creations in the years to come.


Jean Dubreil | Art Magazine