Irina Nakhova

born 1955

Irina Nakhova, ‘Room no. 2’ 1984
Room no. 2 1984
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In Tate Modern

Performer and Participant: Irina Nakhova

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Irina Isayevna Nakhova (Russian: Ирина Исаевна Нахова; born 1955 in Moscow) is a Russian artist. Her Father, Isai Nakhov is a philologist. At 14 years old her mother took her to Victor Pivovarovs Atelier who played an important role in her life and later became her mentor. In 2015, Nakhova became the first female artist to represent Russia in its pavilion at the Venice Biennial. She is represented by Nailya Alexander Gallery in New York City. Nakhova currently lives and works in Moscow and New Jersey. She works with different mediums like fine art, photography, sounds, sensors and inflatable materials. She is a Laureate of the Kandinsky 2013 Award.

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