Life and death of general Radko 1983

"Life and Death of General Radko" (1983) is a mixed media assemblage by the renowned Soviet-Armenian artist Sergei Parajanov. This work is characteristic of his artistic style, which often combines found objects, religious symbolism, and traditional Armenian motifs. The piece features a collage of images, including playing cards, antique photographs, military insignia, and dried flowers, all carefully arranged within a framed box. Parajanov's works are often described as both beautiful and melancholic, reflecting his own complex and often tragic life. This work exemplifies his signature style of assemblage art, known as "kino-eye", a technique of creating art that incorporates fragments of reality into a cohesive narrative.