Diana Malivani
Saint Petersburg, NEAPOLIS Russia ![]()
Diana is always in the mood to create: this happy inclination and impulse arise spontaneously within her and form an integral part of her life. Nature, for Diana, is the best source of new ideas. A walk along the Mediterranean coast, contemplation of... More
Artist Statement:
Diana is always in the mood to create: this happy inclination and impulse arise spontaneously within her and form an integral part of her life. Nature, for Diana, is the best source of new ideas. A walk along the Mediterranean coast, contemplation of the high crowns of the eucalyptus and palms against the background of the setting sun, and the boundless southern sky create the illusion that the surrounding world is inexhaustible and limitless: this is what fills the artist with energy and inspiration. Diana believes that it is very important for a human being to be in harmony with self and nature. Only then is it possible to commune with all the beauty of the surrounding world, hear the murmur of the trees and flowers, be in touch with the music of waterfalls and torrential rain, and sense the breath of the sea and passing clouds.
The creative process, this special magical world in which the Artist is submerged, is invariably accompanied by music, which has always occupied an important place in Diana’s life. Listening to classical and modern music, she is transported to a special realm where different images and pictures appear, sometimes just bright splashes of color responding to each other, which the Artist then tries to transfer to canvas. Diana’s artworks reflect the images evoked in her soul as she listens to music. The Artist believes that painting and music are interconnected by special deep inner ties having the same foundation as the diverse manifestations of life. Diana, with her background in medicine, is convinced that painting, like music, can heal spiritual wounds and help people find their own life paths.
Artist Biography
Artist Diana Malivani, who by her training and profession, is a Doctor of Medicine (M.D., Ph.D.), is represented by internationally reputable art galleries. Her works regularly appear in prestigious exhibitions and compete in art contests in several countries, are published in international art journals, offered for sale on leading online art marketplaces, listed by auction houses, and held in the collections of both national museums and private collectors throughout the world.
The Artist’s creative journey began at birth: Diana was born on the coast of the Black Sea, bathed in the riotous profusion of the colors of the Caucasus. Her love as a child for fairy tales and pictures later developed into a desire to convey, to those hearing and viewing her work, the great feeling for nature which enhances her life and the lives of those she loves.
Diana’s paintings reflect her soul, her love for music and nature, for an infinite variety of melodies and sounds, for shades and colors, for all that nature creates: the rustling of wet leaves and the first rays of dawn, the roar of the sea surf and the scent of a flowering meadow, the flight of screeching gulls and dewdrops on a blossoming rose... As she draws flowers and depicts landscapes (the principal themes of her artwork), deals with marine subjects, creates abstract compositions, and transfers music to canvas (one of the Artist’s main Art Projects bears the name «Seeing Music»), Diana strives to share these feelings with others, to share with others a part of her soul.
Diana Malivani is also the author and illustrator of children’s books published in Russian, English, French and German. After many years spent in Europe, Diana now lives with her family in Saint Petersburg and divides her time between Russia and France.
The creative process, this special magical world in which the Artist is submerged, is invariably accompanied by music, which has always occupied an important place in Diana’s life. Listening to classical and modern music, she is transported to a special realm where different images and pictures appear, sometimes just bright splashes of color responding to each other, which the Artist then tries to transfer to canvas. Diana’s artworks reflect the images evoked in her soul as she listens to music. The Artist believes that painting and music are interconnected by special deep inner ties having the same foundation as the diverse manifestations of life. Diana, with her background in medicine, is convinced that painting, like music, can heal spiritual wounds and help people find their own life paths.
Artist Biography
Artist Diana Malivani, who by her training and profession, is a Doctor of Medicine (M.D., Ph.D.), is represented by internationally reputable art galleries. Her works regularly appear in prestigious exhibitions and compete in art contests in several countries, are published in international art journals, offered for sale on leading online art marketplaces, listed by auction houses, and held in the collections of both national museums and private collectors throughout the world.
The Artist’s creative journey began at birth: Diana was born on the coast of the Black Sea, bathed in the riotous profusion of the colors of the Caucasus. Her love as a child for fairy tales and pictures later developed into a desire to convey, to those hearing and viewing her work, the great feeling for nature which enhances her life and the lives of those she loves.
Diana’s paintings reflect her soul, her love for music and nature, for an infinite variety of melodies and sounds, for shades and colors, for all that nature creates: the rustling of wet leaves and the first rays of dawn, the roar of the sea surf and the scent of a flowering meadow, the flight of screeching gulls and dewdrops on a blossoming rose... As she draws flowers and depicts landscapes (the principal themes of her artwork), deals with marine subjects, creates abstract compositions, and transfers music to canvas (one of the Artist’s main Art Projects bears the name «Seeing Music»), Diana strives to share these feelings with others, to share with others a part of her soul.
Diana Malivani is also the author and illustrator of children’s books published in Russian, English, French and German. After many years spent in Europe, Diana now lives with her family in Saint Petersburg and divides her time between Russia and France.
Education:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D., Ph.D.), 1993-2001
Awards & Distinctions:
Artworks in National Museums (Russian Federation)
National Fine Art Museum, Tula
National Fine Art Museum, Sotchi
National Fine Art Museum Saransk
National Fine Art Museum, Belgorod
National Fine Art Museum, Novokuznetsk
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Artworks in Public Collections
Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Cyprus, Nicosia
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Honors & Awards
International Artist Grand Prize Competition, Taipei, Taiwan, 2020: Finalist
The International Confederation of Art Critics Award, London Art Biennale 2019
Listing by auction houses and online art marketplaces: ARTPRICE (France), BARNEBYS (Sweden)
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Prizes & Distinctions
Art Contest by ACS Gallery, Chicago, USA, 2019: Online Solo Art Exhibition on ARTSY
Annual Art Competitions by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, Florida, USA ( 2018-2019) «Abstracts», «Seascapes», «Cityscapes», «Figurative», «Animals», «Landscapes», and «All Women»: Honorable Mentions, Special Merit, and Special Recognition in Painting Category
Annual Art Competitions by Fusion Online Art Gallery, Palm Springs, USA (2019) «Landscapes», and «Colors»: Contest Finalist in Painting Category
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Publications
Critiques by Members of the International Confederation of Art Critics (ICAC):
«Diana Malivani. Critical Analysis» by Timothy Warrington, Art Critic, 2019
«Diana Malivani. «Seeing Music». Critical Analysis» by Christopher Rosewood, Art Critic, 2019
«Diana Malivani. «Sea of Samsara». Artwork Analysis» by Christopher Rosewood, Art Critic, 2019
«Diana Malivani. "The Blue Butterfly". Artwork Analysis» by Timothy Warrington, Art Critic, 2020
Book by the International Confederation of Art Critics (ICAC):
«L’Art de Vivre. Diana Malivani»
Other publications:
«Guid’Arts Cotation des Artistes 2019 du XVe siècle à nos jours» by Christian Sorriano, Auctioneer, 2019
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Media (2019)
London Art Biennale 2019 Catalogue by Chianciano Art Museum, Italy
«Pearl Fisher», artwork by Diana Malivani (p. 90)
Ottawa Arts Review, Ottawa, Canada
Issue 2019 (featured artworks by Diana Malivani)
Peripheral ARTeries - Contemporary Art Review, London, United Kingdom «Diana Malivani», Biennial Edition, Special Issue, June 2019 (pp. 158-175)
Artists Info - Global Artist Guide, London, United Kingdom
«An Interview with Diana Malivani», April 1, 2019
Forth Magazine, Los Angeles, USA
«Music, Nature, and Soul: Artwork by Diana Malivani», March 13, 2019
ACS Magazine, Chicago, USA
«Diana Malivani. Interview», March-April 2019 Issue (pp. 6, 19-20, 72-80)
Inside Artists, London, United Kingdom
«Artist Profile: Diana Malivani», Spring Issue, N 15, March 2019 (pp. 46-53)
Art News Report, London, United Kingdom
«Diana Malivani: An Inspiring Artist», February 2019
Art Press 24, London, United Kingdom
«The Empowering Creations of Diana Malivani», February 2019
Art Reveal Online Magazine, London, United Kingdom
«Diana Malivani. Artist Biography & Interview». Issue 45, February 2019 (pp. 60-65)
Birmingham Arts Journal, Birmingham, Alabama State, USA
Volume 15, Issue 3, January 2019 (featured artwork by Diana Malivani)
Artfuly Magazine, Sydney, Australia
«Diana Malivani, Cyprus», N 5, January 2019 (pp. 26-27)
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Media (2018)
Artist Portfolio Online Magazine, USA
«Featured Artist: Diana Malivani», December 2018
Artfuly Magazine, Sydney, Australia
«New Artworks», N 4, December 2018 (p. 25) and N 3, November 2018 (p. 22)
«Diana Malivani, Cyprus. Abstract Impressionist, Abstract Expressionist»,
N 2, October 2018 (pp. 10-15 and pp. 28-31)
Professional/Teaching Experience:
Oil and fluid acrylic (pouring medium) painting workshop sessions for 10-12 artist students
Dreams Gallery, Limassol, Cyprus, 2017-2019
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Membership in Artist Associations
Eurasian Art Union (Russia)
Arts - Sciences - Lettres (France)
Académie Européenne des Arts (France)
Exhibitions:
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2021 - National Fine Art Museum of the city of Tula, Russia: «Hopefulness & Serenity» - Diana Malivani Solo Exhibition
2020 - National Fine Art Museums of the cities of Sotchi, Belgorod and Saransk, Russia: «La Joie de Vivre» - Diana Malivani Solo Exhibition
2019 - ACS Gallery & ARTSY, «Diana Malivani’s Solo Exhibition», Chicago, USA
2018 - Dreams Gallery, «The Scent of Thousands of Petals», Limassol, Cyprus
2018 - MihoArt Gallery, «Spring Colors», Limassol, Cyprus
2016 - Hermitage Hotel, Monte-Carlo, Monaco
2015 - Pavilion de Manoel da Nobrega, Parque Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2014 - Feria de San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2013 - MUTT Bookshop & Art Gallery, Barcelona, Spain
2012 - Le Royal Hotel, Luxembourg
2011 - East-West Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
2010 - Le Pavillon de l'Eau, Paris, France
2009 - Couveuse Saclay, Versailles, France
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Selected Group Exhibitions
2020 - Taipei World Trade Center, «Art Revolution Taipei (A.R.T.) 2020», Taipei, Taiwan
2019 - Chelsea Old Town Hall, «London Art Biennale», London, United Kingdom
2017, 2018 - Rodi Event Venue, «ART 4 ALL», Limassol, Cyprus
2018 - MihoArt Gallery, «Women’s Day», «Silent Day», Limassol, Cyprus
2018 - Almyra Hotel, «The Space Art for Charity», PASYKAF, Paphos, Cyprus
Artistic Influences:
Artistic influences (Impressionistic paintings):
Édouard Manet, Rosa Bonheur, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Rousseau
Sir John Everett Millais, John William Waterhouse, Georgia O’Keeffe
Artistic influences (Abstract paintings):
Wassily Kandinsky, Gerhard Richter, Kazimir Malevich, Piet Mondrian
Please refer to:
«Diana Malivani. Critical Analysis» by Timothy Warrington, Art Critic, 2019
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Other artistic influences (Abstract paintings):
Giacomo Balla, Umberto Boccioni, Gustav Klimt
Please refer to:
«Diana Malivani. «Seeing Music». Critical Analysis» by Christopher Rosewood, Art Critic, 2019
Artist Tags:
impressionistic, abstraction, impressionist, impressionism, abstractionist, abstractionism
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