Philip Rukavishnikov - Russian sculptor, member of the Moscow Union of Artists. Once in the distant childhood, Philip played a role in one film for children. Later, he decided to devote his life to art, but he did not leave television, but began to conduct his own program on the channel "Culture".
Biography
Philip Rukavishnikov was born in Moscow in 1974 in the family of an artist and a ballerina. His father, Alexander Rukavishnikov, is a sculptor and artist. Philip's grandfather, Julian Rukavishnikov, a famous sculptor. It is not surprising that the boy developed a love of art from childhood. At the age of 9, he played his first film role, which brought him fame. It was an image of the character of Michael Banks in the movie Mary Poppins, Goodbye. The next notable work of Rukavishnikov on television was the author’s program on the channel “Culture”, which was called “Prism”.
The art of cinema did not attract the young man. His passion was sculpture. But the acquired fame helped the master in developing his next projects. Philip Rukavishnikov entered the Moscow State Art University and graduated in 1997. A year after graduation, Rukavishnikov became a member of the Moscow Union of Artists. During his creative life, Rukavishnikov performed at various festivals, participated in various exhibitions. Philip created many sculptures, working together with his father. Such works include a monument to Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov, a fountain in Lavrushinsky Lane. A photo of Philip Rukavishnikov can be seen in this article.
Prism Program
Philip’s author’s program was released on the Culture channel. She went on air for 4 years since 1994. The program was dedicated to art. It raised the themes of modern painting, sculpture, the art of performance. Prism was different from current news broadcasts. The program conveys the spirit of the 90s. The invited guests of the television project of Philip Rukavishnikov at one time were Vyacheslav Butusov, Eduard Limonov, Andrey Zhitinkin, Sergey Lemokh. The latest issue of Prism was released in 1997.
“Mary Poppins, bye”
The musical film of Soviet cinema "Mary Poppins, Goodbye" was released in 1984. The film was shot based on the book of the same name. The story is centered on the Banks family from England. Banks are in search of a nanny. One day Mary Poppins comes to their house by announcement. She makes the best impression on the mother of the family, but the children were wary of the new nanny. After Mary appears in Banks' house, incredible things begin to happen. Mary is not an ordinary lady. A girl understands the language of animals, can make a statue sing and can do other outlandish things. The children at the end take the nanny, but in the spring Poppins leaves the family, leaving children souvenirs. One of the main roles in the film was played by the young actor Philip Rukavishnikov. The boy at that time was 9 years old. He played the role of Michael Banks, the brother of Jane Banks, which brought him great popularity. An important part of the film was its musical accompaniment. Songs from "Mary Poppins, Goodbye" are known by many. The most recognizable works are Lady Perfection, Thirty-Three Cows, Wind of Change, and Bad Weather. Recording of works was carried out with the participation of famous musicians of the USSR.