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Kulik

Kulik navigates the thin line between civilization and the wild through provocative physical performance.

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Iconic London Architecture Sketch — framed, leaning against the wall

Iconic London Architecture Sketch

Kulik

£28.79
Bustling City Street Sketch — framed, leaning against the wall

Bustling City Street Sketch

Kulik

£28.79
Loving Parakeets Sketch — framed, leaning against the wall

Loving Parakeets Sketch

Kulik

£28.79
Futuristic Mech Walker — framed, leaning against the wall

Futuristic Mech Walker

Kulik

£28.79
Whimsical Fantasy Island — framed, leaning against the wall

Whimsical Fantasy Island

Kulik

£28.79
Fantasy Spider Sketch — framed, leaning against the wall

Fantasy Spider Sketch

Kulik

£28.79

Featured Set

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Fantastical Realms — gallery wall

Fantastical Realms

3 Prints · Ready to Frame

This set unites works exploring imaginative subjects and fantastical elements, showcasing a playful and inventive spirit. — ‘Futuristic Mech Walker’, ‘Whimsical Fantasy Island’ and ‘Fantasy Spider Sketch’.

$244.77$81.59 per piece
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About Kulik

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Born in 1961, Kulik is a central figure of the Moscow Actionism movement whose practice challenges the boundaries between human culture and animal nature. After training in Kiev, he gained international recognition for radical performances that use the body to explore themes of dehumanization. His provocative actions have been presented at the Tate Modern and the Venice Biennale, marking him as a significant voice in late 20th-century art. Beyond his physical performances, Kulik is a prolific sculptor, photographer, and curator. His work often places the viewer in direct confrontation with raw, primal instincts, a commitment to artistic inquiry that earned him the title of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters. Whether through large-scale exhibitions or intimate photography, he continues to investigate the friction between societal structures and the natural world.

Visual voice

Kulik’s aesthetic is defined by a raw, visceral exploration of the animal persona and the physical body. His work frequently utilizes photography and performance to document the tension between human identity and primal behavior.
Moscow ActionismAnimal PersonaRadical PerformanceDehumanization ThemesBody ArtConceptual Photography

Good to Know

What movement is Kulik associated with?

Kulik is a prominent leader of the Moscow Actionism movement, known for radical and provocative public performances.

What is the significance of the dog persona in his work?

He inhabited a dog persona in famous works like 'I Bite America and America Bites Me' to explore dehumanization and the divide between culture and nature.

Has his work been exhibited in major museums?

Yes, his art has been featured at prestigious international venues including the Tate Modern, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Venice Biennale.

What mediums does Kulik use besides performance?

In addition to performance, his practice includes sculpture, photography, and large-scale curatorial projects.

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