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202050 minGdocumentary

Kostaki's Gift

202050 minGdocumentary

Fifty minutes of discussion among artists, historians, and family members reveal the complex life of legendary art collector Gergia Kostaki.

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Elena Lobachevskaya

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Fifty minutes of discussion among artists, historians, and family members reveal the complex life of legendary art collector Gergia Kostaki.

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Elena Lobachevskayadirector

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Aliki Kostaki, daughter of the renowned collector Gergia Kostaki, joins artists A. Brusilovsky, O. Tselkov, and I. Shelkovsky, along with art historians and museum staff, to discuss her father's legacy. They present differing perspectives on his life and the challenges he faced. Through their conversations, a complex portrait emerges of a man who played a crucial role in preserving Russia's Avant-garde art. The film runs for 50 minutes and was released in 2020.

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