Ilja Kabakov – The Flying #2, 2006 – Tapestry
With certificate signed by the artist - Pile of pure New Zealand wool and linen
The Flying #2 by Ilja Kabakov, created in 2006, is a large tapestry composed of four panels, each depicting scenes of surreal flight over urban and rural landscapes. Rendered in sepia tones, the panels include figures floating and interacting with their surroundings in unexpected ways: a man lying horizontally above a cityscape, two people gripping a large branch as they are lifted into the sky, and scenes of people scattered in mid-air over a sprawling landscape. The final panel shows a group gathering in a room overlooking the city, suggesting themes of community and shared imagination. This tapestry explores Kabakov’s recurring themes of escapism, human aspiration, and the desire to transcend physical boundaries. The muted colors and fine texture evoke a sense of nostalgia and contemplation, inviting viewers to reflect on the whimsical yet poignant nature of the scenes.
Artwork Copyright © Ilja Kabakov
Ilya Kabakov (Ukraine, 1933–2023) was a pioneering conceptual artist known for immersive installations blending Soviet-era memories with universal themes. His works, often collaborative with his wife Emilia, explored utopia, dystopia, and human resilience. Kabakov’s art, exhibited globally, challenged narratives of identity, history, and the power of imagination.
Artwork Copyright © Ilja Kabakov

Ilja Kabakov

The Flying #2, 2006

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With certificate signed by the artist - Pile of pure New Zealand wool and linen
The Flying #2 by Ilja Kabakov, created in 2006, is a large tapestry composed of four panels, each depicting scenes of surreal flight over urban and rural landscapes. Rendered in sepia tones, the panels include figures floating and interacting with their surroundings in unexpected ways: a man lying horizontally above a cityscape, two people gripping a large branch as they are lifted into the sky, and scenes of people scattered in mid-air over a sprawling landscape. The final panel shows a group gathering in a room overlooking the city, suggesting themes of community and shared imagination. This tapestry explores Kabakov’s recurring themes of escapism, human aspiration, and the desire to transcend physical boundaries. The muted colors and fine texture evoke a sense of nostalgia and contemplation, inviting viewers to reflect on the whimsical yet poignant nature of the scenes.
Artwork Copyright © Ilja Kabakov
Ilya Kabakov (Ukraine, 1933–2023) was a pioneering conceptual artist known for immersive installations blending Soviet-era memories with universal themes. His works, often collaborative with his wife Emilia, explored utopia, dystopia, and human resilience. Kabakov’s art, exhibited globally, challenged narratives of identity, history, and the power of imagination.
Artwork Copyright © Ilja Kabakov
Ilja Kabakov – Untitled (From The Edge of Awareness), 1998 – Screen-print

Ilja Kabakov

Untitled (From The Edge of Awareness), 1998

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 800

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Ilja Kabakov

The artist at work, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 40,000

Ilja Kabakov – Untitled (Insect), 2004 – Silkscreen

Ilja Kabakov

Untitled (Insect), 2004

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 1,600

Ilja Kabakov – The Flying #4, 2006 – Tapestry

Ilja Kabakov

The Flying #4, 2006

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 13,500

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Ilja Kabakov

The Flying #3, 2006

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 13,500

Ilja Kabakov – The Flying #2, 2006 – Tapestry

Ilja Kabakov

The Flying #2, 2006

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 24,000

Ilja Kabakov – The Flying, 2006 – Tapestry

Ilja Kabakov

The Flying, 2006

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 13,500

Ilja Kabakov – 6 Sketches for the Opera Saint François Assise, 2010 – Lithograph

Ilja Kabakov

6 Sketches for the Opera Saint François Assise, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 15,000

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Ilja Kabakov – The Flying #2, 2006 – Tapestry

Ilja Kabakov

The Flying #2, 2006

295 x 400 cm

Est. 2005 — twenty years of collecting, online.