# Abyss: Art Presentation and Public Interview with Pavel Otdelnov

On 26th May 2024, we hosted a fascinating art presentation and discussion with Pavel Otdelnov, one of the most prominent modern Russian artists.

Canonical URL: https://onrs.org/articles/otdelnov

## Details

- Type: article
- Published: 26 May 2024
- Author: ONRS
- Tags: art, past events
- Related event: otdelnov

## Content

On 26th May 2024, we hosted a fascinating art presentation and discussion with **Pavel Otdelnov**, one of the most prominent modern Russian artists.

Otdelnov’s diverse body of work spans painting, drawing, video, and installations, exploring critical themes such as **urban space, environment, Soviet history**, and **historical memory**. During the event, Pavel presented a digital showcase of his recent works, prompting an engaging conversation on his artistic perspective. Key topics included **Russia’s post-Cold War ressentiment**, the complex nostalgia for the Soviet Union, and the impact of the **ongoing war in Ukraine** on cultural narratives.

The discussion and subsequent **Q&A session** were led by our Cultural Events Secretary, Artemii Levkoy, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage directly with Pavel’s ideas and themes.