Agidel (2024) Sculpture by Vitali Gambarov

Vitali Gambarov is a contemporary sculptor and painter, known for his multidisciplinary artistic talent, born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In 1977, he earned his Monumental Sculpture degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Tashkent, marking the beginning of his illustrious career. Two years later, in 1979, he attained membership in the Union of Artists of the USSR. Subsequently, in 1995, he became a member of the Union of Saint-Petersburg Artists, further solidifying his place in the art world.

From the outset of his creative journey, Gambarov actively participated in numerous exhibitions and held several solo shows across Europe and Russia, showcasing his versatile artistic vision. His captivating works have found homes in prestigious museums, galleries, and private collections spanning Japan, Canada, the United States, Russia, Europe, and Asia.

Gambarov holds memberships in esteemed artistic unions, including the Union of Artists of Russia, the Union of Saint-Petersburg Artists, and the Union Des Arts de l'Amérique du Nord (The Art Union of North America). Additionally, he has been recognized as an Academician of the Humanitarian Academy of Arts and Sciences in Saint-Petersburg.

His contributions to the promotion of cultural heritage have been acknowledged with accolades such as a special diploma for The Special Contribution To The Popularization Of The Cultural Heritage Of Russia In Canada. Moreover, his creative endeavors extend beyond the realm of visual arts, as he and his wife, Nina Galitskaia Gali, founded the theater "Artincarnation" in Montreal in 2010, receiving acclaim including a special Creativity prize at the International Theater Festival “Double Defi” in 2013.

Gambarov's artistic excellence has been celebrated with awards such as the Master Award at the International Festival of Arts Master Class in Saint Petersburg. Notably, he clinched the first prize in sculpture at the contest commemorating the tercentenary of Dutch and Russian diplomatic relations in St. Petersburg in 1997, organized by the Dutch Queen and the Union of Artists of St. Petersburg.

As an accomplished sculptor, Gambarov has created numerous public sculptures and monuments, including the Memory of the Founder of the Grand Ballet Canadian Ballerina Lyudmila Shiryaeff in Montreal, Canada, and the 55th Anniversary of the Victory over Nazism and the End of World War II in Navoiy, Uzbekistan.

Since 2002, Vitali Gambarov lives and works between Saint Petersburg, Russia, and Montreal, Canada.

• Nationality: CANADA
• Date of birth : 1953
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Canadian Artists