Children 

Editor: Here we have Filipp Malyavin’s drawing titled "Children," and what jumps out at me are these almost aggressively vibrant pastel colors. I’m curious to hear your take; what do you see in this piece? Curator: Oh, this one hums with a certain energy, doesn’t it? It’s not just the colors but also the deliberate sketchiness. Malyavin seems to have captured a fleeting moment of childhood, less concerned with photographic realism and more focused on conveying the vivacity. And those splashes of blue at the bottom—are they a river? Or pure abstract glee? What do you think? Editor: The blue makes me think of water, yes. It could also be abstract energy, mirroring the energy of the figures above. Is that why it’s categorized as Russian Avant-Garde? Curator: Exactly! You’ve picked up on a key point. While Malyavin was rooted in Realism initially, his later works, including this, leaned toward the experimental spirit of the Russian Avant-Garde. The bold color choices, the simplified forms—it's all part of pushing beyond traditional representation. Makes you wonder what these children are chattering about, doesn’t it? Editor: It does. I also appreciate the different perspectives on the children, not just focusing on one uniform viewpoint. It creates an almost frenetic effect that mimics the reality of children. Curator: Absolutely, and I love how you use that language. "Frenetic effect" encapsulates that beautiful chaos so perfectly. It's a reminder that art doesn't always have to be perfectly polished to be powerful. Sometimes it’s the raw, unfiltered glimpse that hits us hardest. Editor: Well, I definitely see the frenetic energy now! Thanks so much. I’ll keep an eye out for Malyavin. Curator: My pleasure! Always wonderful to share these glances with another curious soul!