Curriculum Vitae of Konstantin (Eng)
Konstantin Bessmertny was born in Blagovesthensk, USSR
In 1993 he moved to Macao where he continues to live and work. Konstantin Bessmertny is one of the most distinguished artists working in Asia today. His technical mastery, achieved after seven years of studying Fine Art in the grand academies of the former soviet union, combined with his detailed knowledge on a wide-range of subjects including literature, music, history and politics lead to his work an intelligence and a credibility that is rarely witnessed in contemporary art. Konstantin Bessmertny’s work is utterly unique, employing humour and candour in depictions so subtle and gentle that they require revisiting time and time again to uncover all that they have to offer. Never formulaic or predictable, Bessmertny uses his work as a means of exploring and experimenting with new ideas, finding inspiration in the bizarrest of places and creating work that continues to challenge and excite preconceived notions.
Education：
The School of Fine Art, Biagovesthensk, Russia (formerly USSR)
Fine Arts and Graphic Design Faculty, The Pedagogical Institute, Khabarovsk, Russia (formerly USSR)
The Institute of Fine Arts, Vladivostok, Russia (formerly USSR)
Solo exhibitions：
2011 Clandestinum, Amelia Johnson Contemporary HK SAR
Remaking of Civilization: Chinese Contemporary Sculptures Exhibition, Nam Van Old Court Building ,Macau
Ecves Equittis, MC Gallery, Macau
2010 Causarum Cognitio, Rossi & Rossi, London ,UK
2009 China Trade !, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, Hong Kong SAR
2008 Showdown Amelia Johnson Contemporary, Hong Kong SAR, China
2007 Edictus Ridiculum, The Museum of Art, Macau SAR
2006 New Works, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, Hong Kong SAR
Casino Royale, Kings Road Gallery, London, United Kingdom
2005 Don1t Ask, Galeria R Mazem, Lisbon, Portugal
ARCO105, Galerie Martini, Madrid, Spain
2004 Intercambio, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, Hong Kong
Konstantin Bessmertny, Galeria Monumetal, Lisbon, Portugal
Casino Republic+, Todd Warmoth Gallery, London, UK
2003 Konstantin Bessmertny, C2 Gallery, Shanghai, China
Small Works, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
2002 Konstantin Bessmertny, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
Paintings, Galeria Monumental, Lisbon, Portugal
Revolution, The Kings Road Gallery, London, United Kingdom
2001 Ambience, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
2000 Selected Works, Galeria Monumental, Lisbon, Portugal
Konstantin Bessmertny, Lou Lim Loc Garden Pavilion, Macau
1999 Dictum, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
Konstantin Bessmertny, Galeria do Centro Cultural Gandarinha Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal
Konstantin Bessmertnyi, World Trade Centre Gallery, Macau
1998 Diversus, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
Objects, Sculpture and Paintings, Museu Casa de Bocage, Casa do Corpo
Santo and Museu do Trabalho de Giacometti, Setubal, Portugal
1997 Painting Exhibition, BCM World Trade Centre, Macau
1996 Painting Exhibition, Gallery Leal Senado, Macau
Exhibition of Prints, Casa Garden Gallery, Macau
Paintings, Objects and Sculpture, Military Club, Macau
1995 Painting Exhibition, Gallery Missao de Macau, Lisbon, Portugal
1994 Water-colour Exhibition, Servicos de Turismo Gallery, Macau
Group exhibitions
2011 Art Beijing 2011 Contemporary Art Fair, Beijing, China
Imaginary Belongings－Macau Contemporary Art, Lisbon, Portugal
ARTHK2011, Hong Kong, China
2010 Malaysia Art Expo, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
SHContemporary2010, Shanghai, China
2009 Art Moscow 09, Moscow, Russia
The Land of Dostojewski Galerie Caprice Horn, Berlin, Germany
MONUMENT TO ANYONE (Monumentum pro aliquis), installation and performance at Fringe, Festival, Macau SAR
2008 Winds of Cool: 16 Macao Contemporary Artists Summer Show
2007 6 Artists – Macao Contemporary Art Exhibition (Macao)
2007 The 52nd International Art Exhibition, Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy
ACAF NY, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, New York, USA
2006 Winter 06/07, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, Hong Kong SAR
CIGE 06, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, Beijing PRC
Year of the Dog, Ox Warehouse, Macao SAR, China
2005 XIX Asian Art Exhibition, Museum of Contemporary Art, Fukuoka, Japan
ArtLONDON, London, United Kingdom
ARTwalk|05, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, Hong Kong SAR
Wan Chai:Hong Kong International Artists Workshop, Hong Kong SAR
2004 AAF, London, United Kingom
ArtLONDON, London, United Kingdom
2003 XVIII Asian Art Exhibition, Heritage Museum, Hong Kong SAR, China
To Dream the Impossible, The Pottery Workshop, Hong Kong SAR
Pure, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
Arco 2003, Madrid, Spain
ArtLONDON, London, United Kingdom
White Christmas: Red New Year, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR
Isolation and Communication, Macao & Zhuhai Contemporary Art
Exchange Exhibition, Albergue de Santa Casa da Misericordia, Macao SAR, China
A Beam of Delight, Casas-Museu da Taipa, Macao, China
2002 Sketch Extension, Albergue de Santa Casa da Misericordia, Macao, China
2001 The Gambling Show, John Batten Gallery, Hong Kong SAR, China
Arco 2001, Madrid, Spain
Salon d’hiver IV, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
2000 International Art exhibition, Museum of Revolution, Beijing, China
Salon d’hiver III, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
1999 3rd International Exhibition of Tsai ?V Mo Art in Atelier”Peintracol 50”, Lyon, France
XIV Asian Art Exhibition, Museum of Contemporary Arts, Japan
Absolute Asia, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
Oriente-Ocidente, Mercado de Ferreira Borges, Porto, Portugal
And Konsthallen Passagen, Linkoping, Sweden
Exhibition “1000 Faces”, Macau Cultural Centre, Macau
1998 Pure A, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
3rd International Touring Exhibition of Tsai ?V Mo Art, Taiwan
XIII Asian Art Exhibition, Museum of Contemporary Arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Salon d’hiver ii, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
1997 Contemporary Asian Art Exhibition, Hong Kong Arts Centre,Hong Kong SAR, China
Contemporary Asian Art Exhibition, University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
A Gift for India, Rabindra Bhawan Galleries, New Delhi, India
Salon d’hiver, Galerie Martini, Hong Kong SAR, China
Guangzhou Art Fair, Exhibition Centre, Guangzhou, China
XII Asian Arts Exhibition, The Forum of Macao, Macao SAR
1996 Container-96. Project, Art Across Oceans, Copenhagen, Denmark
1994 Circle of Friends of Culture, Casa Garden Gallery, Macau
II Biennial of Art, Casa Garden Gallery, Macao
Circle of Friends of Culture, Casa Garden Gallery, Macao
1993 Contemporary Russian Art Exhibition, Leal Senado, Macao
Contemporary Russian Art Exhibition, Hong Kong SAR, China
1992 TOPO GROUP, Vladivostok, Russia
TOPO GROUP, Eluosibo force
1991 Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Vladivostok, Russia
1990 Exhibition of Contemporary Russian Artists, Russia
Awards and honours
2006 Finalist, Sovereign Art Foundation, Asia
2003 Prize for Excellence, Contemporary Artists Exhibition, Beijing PRC
2002 First Prize for Painting, Philippe Charriol Foundation, Hong Kong
2001 First Prize for Painting, International Art Competition, International Institute of Macau
2000 Bronze Medal for Painting, International Art Exhibition, Museum of Revolution, Beijing, China.
1994 Honourable Mention for Painting (Kiss 1993, oil on canvas)and First Prize, II Biennale of Art, Macau
1992 First Prize, Philippe Charriol Foundation Art Competition
1991 First Prize, Macau International Institute of International Art Competition
Public Collections:
Regent Pacific Group, London, UK
Centro Cientifico e Cultural de Macau, Lisbon, Portugal
Camara Municipal de Cascais, Cascais, Portugal
Missão de Macau, Lisbon, Portugal
Standard Chartered Bank, Hong Kong SAR
Philippe Charriol Foundation, Hong Kong SAR
Kee Club Hong Kong SAR
Kee Club Shanghai, China
Museum of Contemporary Art, Macau SAR
Casino Lisboa, STDM/SJM, Macau SAR
Mandarin Oriental, Macau SAR
Leal Senado de Macau (Municipality), Macau SAR
Palaçio de Governo de Macau, Macau SAR
Instituto Portuges do Oriente (IPOR), Macau SAR
Fundaçao Oriente, Macau SAR
BCM (Banco Commercial de Macau), Macau SAR
BNU (Banco Nacional Utlramarino), Macau SAR
Clube Millitar de Macau, Macau SAR
