Yury Nolev-Sobolev

Graphic artist, theatrical and cinema designer, teacher, director. Born in the family of Alexander Nolev-Sobolev in Moscow (1928). Studied at Moscow Institute of Polygraphy (1945–53). Opened a club at the Artistic Café (1958). Member of the Union of Journalists (1960). Principal designer of Knowledge Publishers (1960–70), designer at Mosfilm Studios (1976–80). Founded the Unicum Studio (1990). Art director of the Kukart Festival (1993–2001). Died in Moscow (2002). Contributed to exhibitions (from 1962).