Television

Ivan Gryaznov is fond of history, collects old postcards and newspapers; he is mesmerized by TV shows and newscasts. Television is one of the main motives in his paintings. Ivan draws up broadcasting grids, remembers the plots and the names of the presenters by heart. Another important theme in Ivan's work is people. He combines images of loved ones with documentary sketches of a bygone era, creating his own reality. His friends appear on screens in programs from the 1990s or in fictional sets.