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Oleksandr Balbyshev

Ukraine
Artist (Painting, Sculpture)
Born 1985

Oleksandr Balbyshev is a contemporary Ukrainian artist. The most important themes in Balbyshev’s art are male sexuality and sensuality. Artist wants the viewer to see the realm of ideas in faces and bodies, not only a realistic image of a human. He tries to combine in his paintings realities, as visions of worlds within worlds. They show us an image of ourselves and also hint that there is more to us than we know.

Oleksandr Balbyshev is famous for transforming classical Soviet-era portraits of Lenin into highly decorative and chaotic works of art. Artist finds original portraits and sculptures of Lenin made in the Soviet era on flea markets and on announcements on the Internet. He paints on top of old portraits of Lenin fragments from famous paintings or drip paint on them, cut the canvases into pieces and glue them in a chaotic manner, let them paint them for children, he paints the sculptures in funny colors and glues them with various objects. As a result of this artistic gesture, the artist erases the propaganda and ideological meanings of the image, at the same time endowing it with decorative qualities. However, with all the fun of this manipulation, the artwork acquires new meanings, an antinomical combination of play and seriousness, prompting the viewer to go beyond the accepted paradigm.

Oleksandr Balbyshev was born in 1985 in Ukraine. His paintings are in private collections in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Croatia, South Africa, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Mexico, and Japan.


Discover contemporary artworks by Oleksandr Balbyshev, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: ukrainian contemporary artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Sculpture. Account type: Artist , member since 2019 (Country of origin Ukraine). Buy Oleksandr Balbyshev's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Oleksandr Balbyshev. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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Painting titled "Recycled Lenin #11" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Recycled Lenin #11 - Painting, 70.9x53.2 in ©2024 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Abstract, abstract-570, Celebrity Portraits, sotsart, metamodernism, Soviet Union, lenin, dictator, ussr, history, kitsch, old portrait, communism, war, spots, colorful
"Recycled Lenin #11"

Oil on Canvas | 70.9x53.2 in

$6,000
Painting titled "Twins" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Twins - Painting, 47.2x39.4 in ©2024 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Male Nudes, queer, pride, cute guys, male nude, young men, erotic, gay, handsome, male body, gay art, pool, summer, twins, Hockney
"Twins"

Oil on Canvas | 47.2x39.4 in

$8,000
Painting titled "Eros" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
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Eros - Painting, 35.4x27.6 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Male Nudes, angel, queer, pride, cute guy, male nude, young man, erotic, gay, handsome, Amor, Eros, Cupid
"Eros"

Oil on Canvas | 35.4x27.6 in

$4,710
Painting titled "Green Portrait" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Green Portrait - Painting, 25.6x25.6 in ©2024 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Men portraits, gay, pride, queer, young man, handsome, young guy, boy, beautiful face, green, flowers, erotic
"Green Portrait"

Oil on Canvas | 25.6x25.6 in

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Printmaking titled "Oleksandr Balbyshev…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Digital Print Mounted on Wood Stretcher…
Oleksandr Balbyshev 'Green Shorts' - EDITIONED PRINT 01/50 - Printmaking, 13.8x19.7 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, shorts, green, queer, sexy, body, boy, cute guy, male nude, young man, erotic, gay, handsome
"Oleksandr Balbyshev 'Green Shorts' - EDITIONED PRINT 01/50"

Printmaking on Canvas | 13.8x19.7 in

$300
Painting titled "Recycled Lenin #3" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Recycled Lenin #3 - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait, sotsart, old portrait, metamodernism, communism, Soviet Union, lenin, dictator, war, ussr, history, kitsch, pixel, glitch, Ukraine
"Recycled Lenin #3"

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

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Painting titled "Recycled Icon # 3" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Recycled Icon # 3 - Painting, 11.8x6.5 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Men portraits, Jesus, icon, orthodox, religion, metamodernism, postmodern, God
"Recycled Icon # 3"

Oil on Wood | 11.8x6.5 in

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Painting titled "Recycled Icon # 1" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Recycled Icon # 1 - Painting, 12x9.8 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Men portraits, icon, Jesus, orthodox, religion, metamodernism, color dots, postmodern
"Recycled Icon # 1"

Oil on Wood | 12x9.8 in

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Printmaking titled "Oleksandr Balbyshev…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Digital Print
Oleksandr Balbyshev "St. Sebastian" EDITIONED PRINT 02\50 - Printmaking, 39.4x25.6 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Religion, sexy, pride, boy, young man, gay, erotic, handsome, male nude, gayart, malemodel, religion
"Oleksandr Balbyshev "St. Sebastian" EDITIONED PRINT 02\50"

Printmaking on Canvas | 39.4x25.6 in

$500
Painting titled "Recycled Lenin #10" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Recycled Lenin #10 - Painting, 78.7x59.1 in ©2024 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Celebrity Portraits, sotsart, metamodernism, Soviet Union, lenin, dictator, ussr, history, circles, kitsch, old portrait, communism, war, polka dots, yellow
"Recycled Lenin #10"

Oil on Canvas | 78.7x59.1 in

$6,500
Sculpture titled "Recycled Lenin #6" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Ceramics
Recycled Lenin #6 - Sculpture, 7.3x5.7 in ©2024 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Celebrity Portraits, lenin, funny, ussr, kitsch, sotsart, communism, history, metamodernism, bust, spots, famous person, dictator
"Recycled Lenin #6"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 7.3x5.7 in

$700
Painting titled "Recycled Lenin #1" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Recycled Lenin #1 - Painting, 39.4x31.5 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Men portraits, kitsch, sotsart, history, old portrait, metamodernism, ussr, war, dictator, communism, Soviet Union, lenin
"Recycled Lenin #1"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

$3,000
Sculpture titled "Recycled Lenin #7" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Ceramics
Recycled Lenin #7 - Sculpture, 7.3x5.7 in ©2024 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Celebrity Portraits, lenin, funny, ussr, kitsch, sotsart, communism, history, metamodernism, bust, spots, famous person, dictator
"Recycled Lenin #7"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 7.3x5.7 in

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Printmaking titled "O. Balbyshev 'Let's…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Digital Print Mounted on Wood Stretcher…
O. Balbyshev 'Let's Swim Naked!' - EDITIONED PRINT 01/50 - Printmaking, 15.8x21.7 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, male nude, handsome, erotic, gay, young man, boy, sexy, pride, pond, monet, water lilies
"O. Balbyshev 'Let's Swim Naked!' - EDITIONED PRINT 01/50"

Printmaking on Canvas | 15.8x21.7 in

$300
Painting titled "Blue Guy" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Blue Guy - Painting, 27.6x35.4 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Men portraits, gay, gay art, queer, blue, imaginary landscape, pride, handsome, young man, erotic, male nude, beautiful face, sexy, boy, male body
"Blue Guy"

Oil on Canvas | 27.6x35.4 in

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Painting titled "Recycled Icon # 6" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Recycled Icon # 6 - Painting, 8.9x7.1 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Men portraits, icon, orthodox, religion, saint, metamodernism, postmodern, queen, mother
"Recycled Icon # 6"

Oil on Wood | 8.9x7.1 in

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Painting titled "Nude with a Flower…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
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Nude with a Flower Face - Painting, 41.3x31.5 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Male Nudes, gay, gay art, pride, handsome, male body, queer, sexy, hunk, erotic, flowers, autumn
"Nude with a Flower Face"

Oil on Canvas | 41.3x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Oleksandr Balbyshev…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Oleksandr Balbyshev " Bunny Boy" - Painting, 29.5x21.7 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Male Nudes, pride, gay, gay art, young man, handsome, male, nude, queer, sexy, hunk, erotic
"Oleksandr Balbyshev " Bunny Boy""

Oil on Canvas | 29.5x21.7 in

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Painting titled "Recycled Lenin #9" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Recycled Lenin #9 - Painting, 35.4x27.6 in ©2024 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Celebrity Portraits, sotsart, metamodernism, Soviet Union, lenin, dictator, ussr, history, circles, kitsch, old portrait, communism, war, polka dots
"Recycled Lenin #9"

Oil on Canvas | 35.4x27.6 in

$1,100
Sculpture titled "Recycled Lenin #5" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Ceramics
Recycled Lenin #5 - Sculpture, 8.3x5.7 in ©2024 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Men portraits, lenin, funny, ussr, kitsch, sotsart, communism, history, metamodernism, black, spots, famous person, dictator, pop-art, bust
"Recycled Lenin #5"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 8.3x5.7 in

$800
Painting titled "Oleksandr Balbyshev…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
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Oleksandr Balbyshev "Nude in the Grand Canyon" - Painting, 33.5x49.2 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Nude, male nude, gay, gay art, queer, pride, male torso, portrait, Hockney, Grand Canyon, sexy, handsome, young man, cute guy, boy
"Oleksandr Balbyshev "Nude in the Grand Canyon""

Oil on Canvas | 33.5x49.2 in

$4,500
Painting titled "Sunset" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Sunset - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Male Nudes, queer, pride, cute guy, male nude, young man, erotic, gay, handsome, male body, gay art, sunset
"Sunset"

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

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Printmaking titled "Oleksandr Balbyshev…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Digital Print Mounted on Wood Stretcher…
Oleksandr Balbyshev "Sunset Demon" EDITIONED PRINT 01\50 - Printmaking, 39.4x39.4 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, pride, sexy, boy, Van Gogh, young man, gay, erotic, demon, sunset, autumn, handsome, male nude
"Oleksandr Balbyshev "Sunset Demon" EDITIONED PRINT 01\50"

Printmaking on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in

$550
Painting titled "Recycled Lenin #2" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Recycled Lenin #2 - Painting, 35.4x27.6 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Men portraits, sotsart, old portrait, metamodernism, communism, Soviet Union, lenin, dictator, war, ussr, history, kitsch
"Recycled Lenin #2"

Oil on Canvas | 35.4x27.6 in

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Painting titled "Recycled Icon # 4" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Recycled Icon # 4 - Painting, 12.2x9.5 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Men portraits, icon, orthodox, religion, saint, metamodernism, postmodern, queen, mother
"Recycled Icon # 4"

Oil on Wood | 12.2x9.5 in

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Printmaking titled "O.Balbyshev "Reaper…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Digital Print Mounted on Wood Stretcher…
O.Balbyshev "Reaper" EDITIONED PRINT 01\50 - Printmaking, 21.7x29.5 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Wheatfield, Reaper, pride, sexy, boy, malenude, VanGogh, youngman, impressionism, handsome, gay, erotic
"O.Balbyshev "Reaper" EDITIONED PRINT 01\50"

Printmaking on Canvas | 21.7x29.5 in

$400
Painting titled "Oleksandr Balbyshev…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Oleksandr Balbyshev "Minotaur" - Painting, 29.5x39.4 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Male Nudes, pride, gay, gay art, young man, handsome, male, nude, queer, sexy, hunk, erotic, floral pattern
"Oleksandr Balbyshev "Minotaur""

Oil on Canvas | 29.5x39.4 in

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Painting titled "Recycled Lenin #8" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Recycled Lenin #8 - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Celebrity Portraits, sotsart, metamodernism, Soviet Union, lenin, dictator, ussr, history, circles, kitsch, old portrait, communism, war, polka dots
"Recycled Lenin #8"

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$900
Sculpture titled "Recycled Lenin #4" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Ceramics
Recycled Lenin #4 - Sculpture, 7.9x5.7 in ©2024 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Men portraits, lenin, funny, ussr, kitsch, sotsart, communism, history, metamodernism, black, spots, famous person, dictator, pop-art, bust
"Recycled Lenin #4"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 7.9x5.7 in

$800
Painting titled "Oleksandr Balbyshev…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Oleksandr Balbyshev "Split Lenin" - Painting, 37.4x27.6 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, History, history, ussr, war, dictator, lenin, Soviet Union, communism, metamodernism, old portrait, sotsart, collage
"Oleksandr Balbyshev "Split Lenin""

Oil on Canvas | 37.4x27.6 in

$1,200
Printmaking titled "Balbyshev 'Bather w…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Digital Print Mounted on Wood Stretcher…
Balbyshev 'Bather with the Great Wave'-EDITIONED PRINT 2/50 - Printmaking, 15.8x21.7 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, beach, pride, Hokusai, body, boy, wave, sexy, male figure, sea, young man, gay, handsome
"Balbyshev 'Bather with the Great Wave'-EDITIONED PRINT 2/50"

Printmaking on Canvas | 15.8x21.7 in

$300
Painting titled "Amor" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
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Amor - Painting, 35.4x27.6 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Male Nudes, angel, queer, body, pride, cute guy, male nude, young man, erotic, gay, handsome, wings, socks, Amor, Eros, Cupid
"Amor"

Oil on Canvas | 35.4x27.6 in

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Painting titled "Recycled Icon # 5" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Recycled Icon # 5 - Painting, 12.2x10 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Men portraits, God, icon, Jesus, orthodox, religion, metamodernism, postmodern
"Recycled Icon # 5"

Oil on Wood | 12.2x10 in

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Painting titled "Recycled Icon # 2" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil
Recycled Icon # 2 - Painting, 12.4x10.4 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Men portraits, icon, St. Barbara, orthodox, religion, saint, metamodernism, color dots, postmodern, queen
"Recycled Icon # 2"

Oil on Wood | 12.4x10.4 in

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Printmaking titled "Balbyshev "Grasshop…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Digital Print Mounted on Wood Stretcher…
Balbyshev "Grasshopper" EDITIONED PRINT 01\50 - Printmaking, 21.7x29.5 in ©2022 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Grasshopper, olive Trees, garden, pride, sexy, boy, malenude, young man, gay, erotic, impressionism, metamodernism
"Balbyshev "Grasshopper" EDITIONED PRINT 01\50"

Printmaking on Canvas | 21.7x29.5 in

$400
Painting titled "Oleksandr Balbyshev…" by Oleksandr Balbyshev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Oleksandr Balbyshev "Guy with Closed Eyes" - Painting, 36.6x36.6 in ©2023 by Oleksandr Balbyshev - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, pride, gay, gay art, young man, handsome, male, nude, queer, sexy, hunk, erotic, floral pattern, flowers
"Oleksandr Balbyshev "Guy with Closed Eyes""

Oil on Canvas | 36.6x36.6 in

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