"These canvases are destined to be internationally celebrated."
- Nicole Laffont, Art Critic, Nice Matin, France
Born in 1939 to Russian emigre parents, Uranovsky studied at Michaelis School of Fine Art (UCT). Influenced by German Expressionism, his first one-man show opened to rave reviews, and was sold out within a week. Other equally successful shows followed, and he won numerous prizes and awards, including a postgraduate bursary to study at Hayter's Atelier 17 in Paris. In 1987, after a visit to New York, Vorpal Gallery showed his paintings at the opening of their new premises in Soho.
He exhibited in France at the invitation of the Musees de Nice, where in 1990, he was awarded L'Aigle de Bronze at the Grand Prix International d'Arts Plastiques. His last show in South Africa also drew rave reviews. He has been living and working in New York City since 1996, where he has shown at several different galleries, and has also exhibited his work in Paris at the Galerie Celal, and in Cape Town at the Die Kunskamer.
In August 2006, Uranovsky was honored by the Bronx Borough President for his contribution to the art and culture of The City of New York, and The Bronx in particular.
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, to Russian emigre parents
Studied at Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town
Worked as a graphic designer in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and London
Participant in various group shows including the prestigious Cape Salon
Awarded the Cape Salon Prize
First solo exhibition at Wolpe Gallery, Cape Town
Awarded the Montague White Bursary for study abroad
Studies at Hayter's Atelier 17 Paris, France
Solo exhibition at Die Kunskamer, Cape Town
Solo exhibition at Die Kunskamer, Cape Town
Solo exhibition of charcoal portrait drawings at Die Kunskamer, Cape Town
Numerous group shows, painting and drawing
Exhibited at the opening of the new Vorpal Gallery, Soho, New York
Prestige exhibition of paintings at the invitation of Musees de Nice, France
Awarded L'Aigle de Bronze, Grand Prix International d'Arts Plastiques, France
Solo exhibition at Hotel Meridien, Nice, France
Solo exhibition at Jacobs-Liknaitzky Gallery, Cape Town
Works on show at Gallerie Beauborg, Nice, France
Granted immigration to the USA as Alien of Extraordinary Ability
Solo exhibition at the Clockwork Apple Gallery, Greenwich Village, New York
Solo exhibition at the Center Art Gallery Adelphi University, Long Island, New York
Solo exhibition at the Selena Gallery Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York
Two man exhibition at the Great Neck Art Center, Great Neck, New York
Invited to exhibit at the Borough President's Gallery, The Bronx, New York
Honored by Mr. Adolfo Carrion, Jr, Bronx Borough President for his contribution to the art and culture of the City of New York, and The Bronx in particular
Solo exhibition at Galerie Celal, Rue St Honore, Paris, France
Two man exhibition at Baang and Burne Contemporary, Chelsea, New York
Participates in 40th Anniversary Exhibition at Die Kunskamer, Cape Town
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