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Arkady Ostritsky was born in Kishinev, Moldova ,in 1948. He was recognized very early as gifted in painting and drawing. by the age of 20 he was accepted in Moldova's most distinguished Art Academy - the Rapin Art Academy. He graduated with distinction, earned many awards, and became one of his country's most important painters. He was chosen to paint numerous monumental works in public institutions, and created many large frescos. He also became a distinguished art teacher and many young artists came under his tutelage.
With the opening of the gates of the USSR Arkady Ostritski traveled extensively through Europe where he fell in love with Europe's architecture, particularly of France. This love affair continues today, even after he immigrated to Israel.
As with all Israeli landscape painters, his use of Mediterranean light is a powerful unifying force in his work. He has had numerous one-person and group exhibitions in museums and galleries throughout the USSR and Europe, in addition to a few exhibitions in the U.S. and most recently in Japan.
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Arkady Ostritsky
