Yuri
Leonidovich Shabelnikov

Born on 24 Dec 1959 in Taganrog. A Pupil Of Leonid Stukanov. Between 1977 and 1979 he studied at the art faculty of the Rostov state pedagogical Institute 1979-1982 years in the Rostov art College. In 1982-1995, he taught painting at the children's art school in Taganrog. Since 1987 — member of the Association "Art or death". In 1990-1991 — art Director at Taganrog drama theatre. In 1995 he moved to Moscow. Since 2006 he lectures and conducts master classes for students of contemporary art school "Free workshops". In 2007 included in the short list for the Kandinsky prize in the nomination "artist of the year". Cooperates with galleries "ARTStrelka Projects" (Moscow), M. Guelman (Moscow), "Orel Art" (Paris). Lives and works in Moscow.

Born on 24 Dec 1959 in Taganrog[1]. Graduated from the Taganrog children's art school. A Pupil Of Leonid Stukanov[2]. From 1977 to 1979 he studied at the art faculty of the Rostov state pedagogical Institute. In 1979-1982, he studied at the Rostov art College[1]. From 1982 to 1995 he taught painting at children's art school in Taganrog. Since 1987 — member of the Association "Art or death"[3]. In 1990-1991 — art Director at Taganrog drama theatre. In 1995 he moved to Moscow. Lived and worked in the squat "Bauman, 13" until its closure in 1998. Since 2006 he lectures and conducts master classes for students of contemporary art school "Free workshops". In 2007 included in the short list for the Kandinsky prize in the nomination "artist of the year". Cooperates with galleries "ARTStrelka Projects" (Moscow), M. Guelman (Moscow), "Orel Art" (Paris).

Lives and works in Moscow.