SOCIAL ART LIFE IN NORTH AMERICA
2017–2024
Social Art Life in North America documents Yuliya Alagir’s artistic activities, exhibitions, cultural events and professional connections from 2017 to 2024. The archive reflects her artistic development and professional activity in North America, as well as selected international connections during this period.
International Connections — Uzbekistan
Interview — Uzbekistan 24 Radio
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August 2024 — Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Yuliya Alagir was interviewed by journalist Natalya Yudina, Head of Russian Broadcasting at Uzbekistan 24 Radio. The interview explored Alagir’s artistic journey, creative practice, and diverse body of work. |
Directorate of Art Exhibitions — Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan
August 2024 — Tashkent, Uzbekistan
A substantial collection of Yuliya Alagir’s artworks, including works from Mystery of the Sun, was transferred to the collection of the Directorate of Art Exhibitions at the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan.
A substantial collection of Yuliya Alagir’s artworks, including works from Mystery of the Sun, was transferred to the collection of the Directorate of Art Exhibitions at the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan.
Lazgi Museum — Urgench, Uzbekistan
August 2024
Works by Yuliya Alagir from Mystery of the Sun were included in the collection of the Lazgi Museum in Urgench, Uzbekistan, specifically within its archaeology department.
The museum is dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Khorezm region, including Zoroastrian heritage and the traditional Lazgi dance, which was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2019.
Works by Yuliya Alagir from Mystery of the Sun were included in the collection of the Lazgi Museum in Urgench, Uzbekistan, specifically within its archaeology department.
The museum is dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Khorezm region, including Zoroastrian heritage and the traditional Lazgi dance, which was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2019.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Uzbekistan (CAMUZ)
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August 2024 — Urgench, Uzbekistan
Early works by Yuliya Alagir were included in the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Uzbekistan (CAMUZ) for permanent storage and exhibition. |
Calgary
2024 Abstracted Exhibition
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July 8–28, 2024 — Vancouver, BC
Yuliya Alagir’s Enigmatic Exploration, from her long-term artistic direction Mystery of the Sun, was selected for the online group exhibition Abstracted, presented by the Federation of Canadian Artists. |
Spring Art Show and Sale
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Spring 2024 — Calgary, Alberta
Yuliya Alagir participated in the group exhibition Spring Art Show and Sale in Calgary, presenting selected watercolor works. The exhibition was presented by the Calgary Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. |
Fingertips — Children’s Cottage Society
2024 — Calgary, Alberta
Yuliya Alagir donated her original painting Fingertips (24 × 36 in.) to the Children’s Cottage Society in Calgary, where the work was placed in the organization’s foyer.
The donation reflects Alagir’s belief that art can serve not only as a personal or collectible object, but also as a meaningful social contribution to the community. Through the work, she explored themes of support, human connection, and finding strength during difficult times.
Created through a blend of Conceptual Symbolism and Lyrical Expressionism, Fingertips carries a message of reassurance and hope. Its placement in a public space allows the artwork to become part of the environment experienced by families seeking support and care.
For Alagir, the work represents a meaningful intersection of art, philanthropy, and community life in Calgary.
Yuliya Alagir donated her original painting Fingertips (24 × 36 in.) to the Children’s Cottage Society in Calgary, where the work was placed in the organization’s foyer.
The donation reflects Alagir’s belief that art can serve not only as a personal or collectible object, but also as a meaningful social contribution to the community. Through the work, she explored themes of support, human connection, and finding strength during difficult times.
Created through a blend of Conceptual Symbolism and Lyrical Expressionism, Fingertips carries a message of reassurance and hope. Its placement in a public space allows the artwork to become part of the environment experienced by families seeking support and care.
For Alagir, the work represents a meaningful intersection of art, philanthropy, and community life in Calgary.
Meeting with the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
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April 3, 2024 — Calgary, Alberta
Yuliya Alagir created the large-scale mural Nathan Town for Children’s Cottage in Calgary, contributing her artwork to a public community space dedicated to supporting children and families. At the opening of Children’s Cottage, Alagir met Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, who expressed appreciation for the mural and presented Alagir with a commemorative pin. The event marked a meaningful moment in Alagir’s involvement in Calgary’s community and cultural life, connecting her public art with a significant local community initiative. |
Nathan O’Brien
The creation of this mural holds special significance for both the O’Brien family and Yuliya Alagir. In memory of their son Nathan O’Brien, Jennifer and Rod O’Brien chose Alagir’s artistic concept and entrusted her with bringing their vision to life.
For Alagir, the project was a meaningful opportunity to translate the family’s vision and memory of Nathan into a permanent work of public art. The mural became part of Children’s Cottage, contributing a personal and visual element to the community space.
Through their support, Jennifer and Rod O’Brien helped preserve Nathan’s memory while contributing to the Calgary community through art.
For Alagir, the project was a meaningful opportunity to translate the family’s vision and memory of Nathan into a permanent work of public art. The mural became part of Children’s Cottage, contributing a personal and visual element to the community space.
Through their support, Jennifer and Rod O’Brien helped preserve Nathan’s memory while contributing to the Calgary community through art.
Grand Opening of Children’s Cottage
April 3, 2024 — Calgary, Alberta
On April 3, 2024, the Children’s Cottage Society officially opened its new Child & Family Centre in Calgary. The grand opening brought together government officials, Indigenous community representatives, and community leaders to mark the opening of the new centre.
Yuliya Alagir attended the event in connection with her public art contribution, the mural Nathan Town, created for the centre in memory of Nathan O’Brien. The mural became part of the new community space serving children and families.
Among the guests were Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Searle Turton, Alberta Minister of Children and Family Services, and Krista Hunter, Stoney Nakoda Nation Councillor, who offered a blessing at the opening.
Photographs from the event capture Yuliya Alagir with community and government representatives alongside Nathan Town, documenting the mural’s place within this significant Calgary community initiative.
On April 3, 2024, the Children’s Cottage Society officially opened its new Child & Family Centre in Calgary. The grand opening brought together government officials, Indigenous community representatives, and community leaders to mark the opening of the new centre.
Yuliya Alagir attended the event in connection with her public art contribution, the mural Nathan Town, created for the centre in memory of Nathan O’Brien. The mural became part of the new community space serving children and families.
Among the guests were Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Searle Turton, Alberta Minister of Children and Family Services, and Krista Hunter, Stoney Nakoda Nation Councillor, who offered a blessing at the opening.
Photographs from the event capture Yuliya Alagir with community and government representatives alongside Nathan Town, documenting the mural’s place within this significant Calgary community initiative.
Nathan Town Mural Featured by Global News Calgary
February 15, 2024 — Calgary, Alberta
Global News Calgary interviewed artist Yuliya Alagir about her public mural Nathan Town at Children’s Cottage in Calgary.
The interview focused on the mural and its role within the Children’s Cottage community space, created to support children and families. The feature brought Alagir’s public art project to a wider Calgary audience through local media coverage.
Global News Calgary interviewed artist Yuliya Alagir about her public mural Nathan Town at Children’s Cottage in Calgary.
The interview focused on the mural and its role within the Children’s Cottage community space, created to support children and families. The feature brought Alagir’s public art project to a wider Calgary audience through local media coverage.
2024 Online Federation Showcase
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April 1–21, 2024 — Vancouver, BC | Online Exhibition
Yuliya Alagir’s artworks were featured in the 2024 Online Federation Showcase, presenting selected works from her artistic practice in different genres and techniques. The exhibition was presented by the Federation of Canadian Artists through Federation Gallery in Vancouver. |
Toronto Invitational Group Exhibition
2023 — Toronto, Ontario
Yuliya Alagir received the Award of Excellence for her mixed-media work Tinges of Fall at the Toronto Invitational Group Exhibition. The exhibition was presented by the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Yuliya Alagir received the Award of Excellence for her mixed-media work Tinges of Fall at the Toronto Invitational Group Exhibition. The exhibition was presented by the Federation of Canadian Artists.
2023 Landscapes Exhibition
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June 12–July 2, 2023 — Vancouver, BC
Yuliya Alagir’s watercolor Nestsite Selection by Loons was featured in the group exhibition Landscapes at Federation Gallery in Vancouver. The exhibition was presented by the Federation of Canadian Artists. |
2023 Works on Paper Exhibition
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January 24–February 5, 2023 — Vancouver, BC
Yuliya Alagir’s watercolor Woodpecker Sound in the Morning was featured in the group exhibition 2023 Works on Paper Exhibition at Federation Gallery in Vancouver. The exhibition was presented by the Federation of Canadian Artists. |
Interview on Art and Artistic Practice
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2022 — Calgary, Alberta
Yuliya Alagir was interviewed in Calgary about her artistic career and the relationship between art and psychology. The interview provided an opportunity to discuss her artistic practice, creative process, and approach to art. |
2022 LIMITLESS Exhibition
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November 1–30, 2022 — Online Exhibition
Yuliya Alagir’s acrylic painting Embracing Emotions, from her long-term artistic direction Mystery of the Sun, was featured in the juried group exhibition LIMITLESS, presented by the Federation of Canadian Artists. |
Don Rausch Private Art Collection
2022 — Calgary, Alberta
Yuliya Alagir’s artwork was presented in the private art collection of Don Rausch in Calgary, which included three large murals, selected works from her long-term artistic direction Mystery of the Sun, and works from her developing Canadian collection.
Rausch dedicated space within his home to Alagir’s paintings and murals, creating a private setting where her work could be viewed and shared with visitors. This became an important part of Alagir’s early artistic presence in Calgary and reflected the personal support she received as she developed her Canadian artistic practice.
Yuliya Alagir’s artwork was presented in the private art collection of Don Rausch in Calgary, which included three large murals, selected works from her long-term artistic direction Mystery of the Sun, and works from her developing Canadian collection.
Rausch dedicated space within his home to Alagir’s paintings and murals, creating a private setting where her work could be viewed and shared with visitors. This became an important part of Alagir’s early artistic presence in Calgary and reflected the personal support she received as she developed her Canadian artistic practice.
First Canadian Group Exhibition
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2021 — Vancouver, BC
In 2021, Yuliya Alagir became a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and presented her work in her first Canadian group exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her mixed-media painting Fingertips was included in the exhibition On the Edge. The event marked an important beginning of Alagir’s professional artistic presence in Canada and the continuation of her artistic practice in a new cultural environment. |
Artists. Museums. Donors. Exhibition of New Acquisitions Donated to the Directorate of Art Exhibitions, 2009–2019
2019 — Tashkent, Uzbekistan
In 2019, Uzbekistan’s National Museum Day brought together works by artists whose contributions had entered the collections of the country’s museums. Among the featured artists was Yuliya Alagir, whose donated works included the large-scale art installation Temple of the Sun, created as part of Altar of Eternity, one of the major projects within her long-term artistic direction Mystery of the Sun.
Temple of the Sun had previously been presented in the Main Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan and was also exhibited at the 5th Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art in 2009, where Alagir received an award.
The inclusion of Alagir’s works in this exhibition reflects a significant stage in the preservation and institutional recognition of her artistic work in Uzbekistan. Her donation contributed not only to museum collections, but also to the continuing cultural record of contemporary art in the region.
The photograph shows art historian Lyudmila Khodzhi-Murzaevna Kodzaeva, Honored Cultural Worker of Uzbekistan and a member of the creative association under the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, at the opening ceremony in the Central Exhibition Hall.
In 2019, Uzbekistan’s National Museum Day brought together works by artists whose contributions had entered the collections of the country’s museums. Among the featured artists was Yuliya Alagir, whose donated works included the large-scale art installation Temple of the Sun, created as part of Altar of Eternity, one of the major projects within her long-term artistic direction Mystery of the Sun.
Temple of the Sun had previously been presented in the Main Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan and was also exhibited at the 5th Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art in 2009, where Alagir received an award.
The inclusion of Alagir’s works in this exhibition reflects a significant stage in the preservation and institutional recognition of her artistic work in Uzbekistan. Her donation contributed not only to museum collections, but also to the continuing cultural record of contemporary art in the region.
The photograph shows art historian Lyudmila Khodzhi-Murzaevna Kodzaeva, Honored Cultural Worker of Uzbekistan and a member of the creative association under the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, at the opening ceremony in the Central Exhibition Hall.
Group Exhibition at Agora Gallery
2017 — New York, NY
Yuliya Alagir participated in a group exhibition at Agora Gallery in New York, presenting her artwork as part of her professional artistic practice.
The exhibition marked an important milestone in Alagir’s international exhibition history and her early artistic presence in the United States.
Yuliya Alagir participated in a group exhibition at Agora Gallery in New York, presenting her artwork as part of her professional artistic practice.
The exhibition marked an important milestone in Alagir’s international exhibition history and her early artistic presence in the United States.
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