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MEET YOUR UNFULFILLED DESIRES, FORBIDDEN FANTASIES AND NIGHTMARES

Discover the Divine Comedy

Explore the Masterpieces

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy with our collection of oil paintings.

Embark on a journey through the realms of the afterlife, delving into the mysteries that lie beyond.

10+

Over 10 years of work

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Unparalleled depiction of every Canto

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Florentina Collection?

Florentina Collection is a unique collection of oil on canvas paintings that depict every Canto of the Devine Comedy.

What is the significance of

Oil paintings on canvas are a time-honored and esteemed medium in Fine art. They offer a rich visual and psychological impact on viewers.

Who is Dante Alighieri?

Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet from the Late Middle Ages. He is best known for

What are the three parts of the

The Divine Comedy is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. Each part represents a different stage of the

What is the Divine Comedy?

The Devine Comedy is an epic poem by Dante Alighieri, which describes the journey through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso).

Meet the artist

Vardan was born in the South of Russia. He had his first solo exhibition at the age of 10. After graduating from public art school, he was accepted to an art school for future students of The Academy of Fine Art.
Vardan’s work is a process that transforms ordinary matter into an extraordinary form that connects the realm of dreams and fillings with the material world. Archaic Conceptualism is a style that he has developed over many years. This is a continuation of the style created by his beloved mentor Ernst Neizvestny.
Vardan is a third-generation sculptor, who graduated with an MFA from the Academy of Industrial and Fine Arts in Russia and is currently working on his Ph.D., with a thesis dedicated to the Cappella Sistina.
Vardan works with traditional materials including stone, bronze, steel, and glass, and has participated in many projects worldwide including monuments, mosaic murals, portrait sculptures, and oversized stained glass as well as Roman, Florentine, and Byzantine mosaics. Vardan’s works are located in private collections in Saudi Arabia, France, England, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Russia. His more recent works are located in California, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Oklahoma, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Currently, Vardan working on his Florentina Collection dedicated to the epic poem by Dante Alighieri La Devina Comedia. A unique, collection containing 100 large canvases.