Margarita Kurtova

Margarita Kurtova – contemporary artist and fashion illustrator.

Her paintings are a captivating blend of expressive emotion and symbolic storytelling. Working primarily with acrylic on canvas, her bold use of color and dynamic compositions invite deep, personal connections with each viewer. Her style merges contemporary art with surrealist elements, often focusing on the complexity of human emotions and their relationship with the surrounding world. Rita purposefully leaves her work open to interpretation, allowing each person to find their own meaning within the vibrant colors and subtle symbolism. Through her art, she captures the raw beauty and intricacy of the human experience.

For more than 15 years she has been creating graphics and illustrations, including for well-known brands and in fashion-illustration style.

Bachelor of Design and Art

2025 (March) – Solo Exhibition "Leap of Faith", New York
2023 (March) – Exhibition of Interior Art, Exposed Gallery, Moscow
2020 (August) – International Exhibition of Contemporary Vanguard Art, St. Petersburg Union of Artists Exhibition Gallery
2019 (October) – Exhibition “Faith of Passion,” So Sofitel, St. Petersburg
2019 (June) – ArtWeek of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Union of Artists Exhibition Gallery (3rd Place Winner in Vanguard Art)
2019 – Exhibition “Love is…,” St. Petersburg Union of Artists Exhibition Gallery
2019 (March) – International “Colors of Humanity” (Red Show) USA
2018 (March) – Solo Exhibition “Selfie of the Heart,” St. Petersburg

Competitions & Awards:
·2020 (August) – International Exhibition and Competition “Vanguard Today,” St. Petersburg Union of Artists, 1 place, Nomination: Symbolism

Collaborations & Clients:
Worked as a fashion and commercial illustrator for brands including Chanel, Porsche Martini Racing, Giorgio Armani, Jimmy Choo, Jo Malone, MaxMara, L’Oréal, Frédéric Malle, La Perla, Sisley, Bulgari, Alice + Olivia, La Mer, Hyundai
Created illustrations for designer Katherin Mas for her Milan Fashion Week collection
Illustrated for the Russian TV channel “Friday”