Arsen Kurbanov strives to combine the techniques of the old masters-Pieter de Hooch and Vermeer are two of his favorites-with a contemporary, personal sense of imagery. Biblical and historical references appear alongside modern elements in his paintings, often producing an atmosphere of mystery. Portraiture commands a prominent position in his work. Kurbanov's portraits are intended to be compositions in their own right, in addition to presenting precise, almost photographic likenesses of the sitters.
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