2007 - Laureate of the "Golden Palette" art contest in the "Landscape" category. Saratov.
2009 - Awarded the State Scholarship of the Union of Artists of Russia for the achievements in the field of arts and artistic creativity.
2010 - Diploma at the All-Russian Exhibition. Moscow, Central House of Artists
2011 - GRAND PRIX of the Assembly of Arts, RUSSIAN ART WEEK, Moscow
2011 - 1st Place in the Republican exhibition and art contest "Warmth of the Home," Mordovia, Saransk
2012 - Prize at the exhibition and art contest "The Red Gate. Against the Current." Awarded a diploma of the Russian Academy of Arts. Moscow. MARS gallery.
2007 - Laureate of the "Golden Palette" art contest in the "Landscape" category. Saratov.
2009 - Awarded the State Scholarship of the Union of Artists of Russia for the achievements in the field of arts and artistic creativity.
2010 - Diploma at the All-Russian Exhibition. Moscow, Central House of Artists
2011 - GRAND PRIX of the Assembly of Arts, RUSSIAN ART WEEK, Moscow
2011 - 1st Place in the Republican exhibition and art contest "Warmth of the Home," Mordovia, Saransk
2012 - Prize at the exhibition and art contest "The Red Gate. Against the Current." Awarded a diploma of the Russian Academy of Arts. Moscow. MARS gallery.
Born in the town of Saransk. Graduated from the Art College named after F.V. Sychkov, Kharkov Academy of Design and Arts (Painting Department).
Since 2005 - Member of the Union of Artists of Russia.
The artist constantly participates in regional, all-Russian and international exhibitions and auctions.
His pieces are found in museums and private collections in Russia and abroad.
Valentin Korotkov lives and works in Moscow.
Select Exhibitions:
2006 - Exhibition of Russian artists "Two hours - minus". Italy, La Cisterna.
2008 - Charity exhibition "Image of the Motherland". Samara.
2008 - Participant of the 5th international plein air in Montenegro.
2004-2018 - Regular participation in exhibitions of the Central House of Artists. Moscow.
2011 - Exhibition of Russian artists. Italy. Tuscany.
2012 - Personal art exhibition. Moscow. United Nations.
2013 - Regional exhibition of the Moscow Union of Artists of Russia. Moscow.
2015 - Participation in an exhibition with the creative association "New Itinerants". Moscow, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
2017 - Personal exhibition as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the "Golden Ring of Russia". Moscow, Central Manege.
2019 - Personal exhibition "February". Moscow, western wing of the Tretyakov Gallery.
Art critic's comment
The artist's pieces are made in the best traditions of the Russian school of painting. Technical mastery and high professionalism of the artist are combined with the sense of harmony and joy of being, which makes his artworks popular among art collectors.
The lyricism of landscapes and traditional Russian female images are emphasised by the freshness and purity of colour, as well as the artistic technique of visually capturing a moment, reminiscent of the legacy of the artist Philipp Malyavin, in whose work features of Impressionism are present. Nevertheless, Valentin Korotkov's own artistic style is recognisable due to the combination of dynamic brushstrokes and strict, verified composition.
Similar to the representatives of the Russian school of painting, Valentin Korotkov spends a significant amount of time working
en plein air. The artist produces portraits and landscapes, he is equally interested in the depiction of nature and the urban environment.
