

Exhibition “Natura rerum. Light structure” by Vladimir Providokhin at the National library of Belarus: illustration of the essence of the artist’s perception of the world
Abstract
The personal exhibition of the famous Belarusian graphic artist Vladimir Providokhin “Natura Rerum. Worldbuilding”, organized by the National Library of Belarus to mark the 80th anniversary of the master’s birth, is examined. The features of the exhibition that make it distinctive are identified, attention is focused on the elements used by the creators of the exhibition in an attempt to reveal the personality of the artist-philosopher and his «worldbuilding», the depth and essence of Vladimir Providokhin’s work and the influence of Eastern philosophies on him are made meaningful. The role of the National Library in preserving and popularizing the graphic artist’s heritage is emphasized
About the Author
Yu. AmosavaBelarus
Amosava Yuliya, PhD in Art History, Сhief Bibliographer of the information and analytical Department
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Review
For citations:
Amosava Yu. Exhibition “Natura rerum. Light structure” by Vladimir Providokhin at the National library of Belarus: illustration of the essence of the artist’s perception of the world. Library World. 2025;(4):53-59. (In Russ.)