Arturs Nikitins (1936)
Born in 1936. Painter, graphic artist.
1962 – graduated from the Latvian Art Academy, Graphic Department with the diploma work “The workers of Novorosijsk” under the guidance of A. Apinis.
He takes part at exhibitions since 1958.
Solo exhibitions:
Riga 1969, 1972 – together with G. Giga, M. Rikmane, L. Zikmane; 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1905. Jurmala 1977, 1989. Frankfurt am Main 1990, Stockholm 1991.
The artist is a Member of the Latvian Artist Union since 1968.
His works are expressive in compositions with new ideas.
Awards:
1987 – Grant of the Latvian Ministry of Culture for triptych “The tragedy of the Chernobil”
1977, 1980, 1983 – Diplomas at the triennial of Tallinn.
1984, 1987 – Grant and diploma at the triennials of book graphic in Vilnius.