March 22, 2018 in the hall of WOHM them. I. N. Kramskoy took place the solemn opening of the exhibition project “the grace of God the artist”, dedicated to 105-th anniversary of people’s artist of Russia, the participant of many regional, all-Russian and all-Union exhibitions of Viktor Semenovich Sorokin.

Opening the solemn part, the Director of the Museum Vladimir Dobromirov noted that the exhibition of this wonderful, original artist deserves the most flattering reviews, because in each work of the author displayed his thoughts, feelings and a special vision of the world.

A member of the Union of artists, Honored worker of culture of Russia, corresponding member of the Academy of ARTS, Director of the Voronezh art school Sergey Gulevsky congratulated everyone on the opening of the exhibition project, shared his memories of getting acquainted with the author of the exhibition and stressed that for Viktor Sorokin fine art was not a work, but a way of life. The artist possessed a Supreme mastery of color and composition, are equally successful in different genres, whether it be genre scenes and portraits.

The artist Alexey Zagorodnykh noted the talent and warm energy of the author, the emotionality of his works, and also stressed that this exhibition is a great event for Voronezh.

Corresponding member of the Academy of ARTS, honored artist of the Russian Federation, teacher of the Voronezh art school Alexander Lavrov spoke about Victor Sorokin as an amazing and unique person, genuinely in love with art. He noted that the artist set coloristic tasks and took a “high note” in artistic activity.

The exhibition will last until may 27, 2018.