Vladimir Dubossarsky

In the early part of their career together they adopted the style of socialist realism, an officially sanctioned art practice under the soviet regime.

Their early works resembled posters for non-existent thrillers and sleazy porn flicks.

Total Painting (2001) created a large scale image of mass culture from around the world borrowing ideas from advertising and mainstream media.

Our Best World (2003) created a common ground for stars such as Sylvester Stallone, Spider-Man, Barbie, Madonna, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Marilyn Monroe, and even Picasso.

The piece references ideas gathered from pop images such as mail order catalogs, and heroes in contemporary advertising.