Beketova Irina (BIRKA) - multidisciplinary artist and creator

Born in Moscow in 1999.

Graduated from the Stroganov Moscow State Academy of Art and Design with a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design.

Thanks to versatility, Ira work in various mediums: painting, photography and video. In each, she embody conceptual and surreal images. 

 

Collaborations :

A Better Feeling, Valter Walker, Dima Magny, Sintezia, PearlSmile.

 

Publications : 

• Interview to Sticks & Stones Agency
• PhotoVogue, online magazines such as Perfect, Flacon, The Pink Lemonade, Watts.on, Designboom, and others.

 

Group Exhibitions :

• 2020 “Art Chaos” at Winzavod Cultural Center, Moscow
• 2020 “One who loves flowers” in Loft Project “FLOORS”, Saint Petersburg
• 2020 “CNHTEZ” at Aviator Loft, Moscow
• 2019 “My Name” at Bunker 703, Moscow

 

Festivals :

• 2025 Participant in the “Appeal Court” manifesto at the “ArchStoyanie” Festival, Kaluga Region
• 2015 Winner of the 7th All-Russian “Young Talents of the Motherland” Festival in the “Artistic” category

 

Clubs :

• 2023 Created promotional material for the disco club “Raduga” at BLANC Club, Moscow
• 2022 Performance “Videnie” at RNDM club by Videnie Art Gallery, Moscow

My paintings have found a home in various cities across Russia and Europe.