Philip Firsov Art/Biography

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Philip Firsov (born 8 April 1985 in Moscow) is a British painter and sculptor of Russian origin. Born in the family of two Russian composers Elena Firsova and Dmitri Smirnov, he left Russia in the age of 6. The family settled in England. From the age of 15 he studied art privately with Russian artist and restorer Alexander Kolesnik, and then continued his education in Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Foundation, Slade School of Fine Art, BA in Fine Art, and Prince's Drawing School, Post Graduate Scheme.

Education

2014–2016: Studied Historic and Ornamental Woodcarving, Diploma at City and Guilds School of Art in Kennington Park Rd. London

2008–2009: Prince's Drawing School, Post Graduate Scheme

2007: Artist in Residence, Cucuteni Symposium "Human", Iasi, Romania; Diploma of Excellence

2007: Painting Symposium, Campina, Romania; Diploma of Excellence

2004–2008: Slade School of Fine Art, BA in Fine Art

2003–2004: Central Saint Martin’s, Foundation

2000–2005: Privately studied Atelier of Russian Artist and Restorer, Alexander Kolesnik, Acme Studios, Deptford

Solo exhibitions

2017: 1 July. Dante Divine Comedy etchings. Official artist. Russian Summer Ball, The Honorable Artillery Company, City Road, London

2017: 1 July. Dante Divine Comedy etchings. Russian Jubilee Ball, Foyer, Draper's Hall, London

2016: December. Solo Exhibition No. 1 Primrose Street, London

2016: July. Official artist. Russian Summer Ball, Lancaster House, London

2015: November. Divine Comedy Triptych, ink drawing at Teatro della Tosse, Piazza Renato Negri, 6, Genova GE, Italy

2015: August. Divine Comedy Triptych, ink drawing at Chiesa di San Rocco, Corso IV Novembre, Asiago, Italy

2015: July. Official artist. Russian Summer Ball, Lancaster House, London

2014: July. Official artist. Russian Summer Ball, Cavalry and Guards Club, London

2013: 26 November – 1 December. "Entwined" The Crypt Gallery St Pancras New Church, Euston Rd NW1 London

2013: September. Nati Gallery, 22 Warren Street, London

2012: October Solo Exhibition, Nati Gallery, Warren Street London W1T 5LU

2012: Februaery Philip Firsov and Phoebe Cope. TwentyTwo to TwentySix. London

2011: 9–18 May "My Russia ReDrawn" — Solo Exhibition at Frameless Gallery, 20 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1

2010: October/November "Exodus" — Solo Exhibition at Frameless Gallery, 20 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1

2010: October Solo Exhibition in Supperclub Aclam Rd Portobello

2007: Exhibition of Cupola Gallery, Iasi, Romania

2007: Exhibition of sculptures and films, Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, London

2006: Artist in Residence, Dartington Summer Music Festival (Devon), Shipon Gallery

2006: Artist in Residence, Oxford Contemporary Music Festival, Jacqueline du Pré music Building, St. Hilda's College, Oxford

2005: Cheltenham Triptych of Paintings, The Pitville Pump Room, Cheltenham Music Festival, Cheltenham

2005: Sculpture Installation, Window Gallery Central Saint Martin’s, Charing Cross Road, London

Selected group exhibitions

2017: June. Etchings. Hampstead Art Fair, London

2016: April. Oxford and Cambridge Club, Pall Mall, London

2015: September. Parergon Gallery, Shepherd's Market, London

2011: November. Hanover Music Society. Exhibition of 3 paintings on Kubla Khan. Projection of works on Music Stage during the concert.

2011: October, Group Show Assisi Galleria Comunale. Contemporary Art Residency Ginestrelle. Sculpture of St Francis (in wood).

2010: June–August, Summer Contemporary, Fulham Art Fair by Salon Art Bizarre in association with Unique Art Gallery on 595 King’s Road.

2010: 7–21 June, Art Exhibition '20 years of Russians in Britain', Europa Gallery, Sutton Library, St.Nicholas Way, Sutton, Surrey SM1 1EA

2008: Dialects: Part 1, Pushkin House (Russian Cultural Centre), Bloomsbury Way

2008: Paintings in Association with Salon Russe, Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, London

2008: Russian Winter Season, 54 Gallery, Mayfair, London

2008: Paintings, Sculptures and Films at MC Motors, Dalston

2007: Film screenings Melange Social Club, Hackney, London

SH-O-S-T-A-K-O-V-I-CH (letters). 10 pictures: acrylic paint on paper A1 each, 2005