Mihai Grecu
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| Born | November 22, 1916 |
| Died | 1998 |
| Resting place | Chişinău |
| Nationality | Russian Empire, Romania, USSR, Moldova |
| Alma mater | Moldova State University |
Mihai Grecu (November 22, 1916, Faraonivka – 1998, Chişinău) was a painter from Moldova.[1] According to Lonely Planet,
The biggest name in Moldovan painting is Mihai Grecu (1916-98), who co-founded the National School of Painting and was also a poet and free love advocate. His works range from the formally classical to a folk-styled art naive.[2]
Personal Exhibitions in the Republic
- 1946 - The Union of the Plastic Artists, Chisinau
- 1958 - The State Art Museum of the MSSR, Chisinau
- 1963 - The Architect's House, Chisinau
- 1966 - "Mihai Grecu at 50 years", Chisinau
- 1969 - The Architect's House, Chisinau
- 1977 - The State Art Museum of the MSSR, Chisinau
- 1986 - "Mihai Grecu at 70 years", Chisinau
- 1992 - Chisinau
- 1996 - "Mihai Grecu at 80", the National Art Museum of Moldova, Chisinau
Personal Exhibitions Abroad
- 1965 - Baku, Azerbaijan
- 1965 - Odessa, the Ukraine
- 1966 - Cernauti, the Ukraine
- 1968 - Tallinn, Tartu (Estonia), Riga, Liepaia (Latvia)
- 1969 - Lvov, the Ukraine
- 1971 - Moscow, Russian Federation
- 1973 - Vilnus (Lithuania) and Vologda, Russian Federation
- 1974 - Erevan (Armenia), Nikolaiev (the Ukraine)
- 1975 - Leningrad (Saint Petersburg), Russian Federation
- 1977 - Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
- 1980 - Odessa, the Ukraine
- 1989 - Moscow, Russian Federation
- 1992 - Bacau and Bucharest (Romania)
Decorations
- 1960 - The Order "Insigna de Onoare" (The Badge of Honor)
- 1972 - The Master of Fine Arts of the MSSR
- 1987 - The People's Plastic Artist of the MSSR
- 1992 - Order of the Republic (Moldova)[3]
Prizes
- 1966 - Golden Medal of the Republican Exhibition of the National Economy of the USSR for the picture "Zi de toamna" (Autumn Day)
- 1970 - Golden Medal of the Republican Exhibition of the National Economy of the USSR for the triptych "Istoria unei vieti" (History of a Life)
- 1978 - Laureate of the State Prize of the MSSR
- 1990 - Laureate of the State Prize of the USSR
- 1991 - The Great Prize at the 1st Edition of the "Moldova Art Salons" for, the picture "Omagiu stramosilor" (Homage to the Ancestors), Romania
Works
- Maternity, 1943, paint, 50x34,5
- Woman with a Yellow Headkerchief, 1957, oil on canvas, 93x57
- Turkey (cock), 1969, oil on canvas, 120x120
- Hospitality, 1966–67, oil on canvas, 200x200
- Still-life with Quinces, 1967, oil on canvas, 66x60
- Recruits, 1965, oil on canvas, 131x150
- The Autumn Day, 1964, oil on canvas, 197x116
- The Gates of Orheiul Vechi, 1968 - 1974
- The Cranes Had Gone, 1973, mixed technology, canvas, 120x130
- The Bugeac House, 1982, oil on canvas, 120x130
- Supper in the Field, 1970-1971, oil on canvas, 120x130
- The Old Mill, 1976, oil on canvas, 120x100
- The Girls from Ciadar-Lunga, 1960, oil on canvas, 193x172
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