Lev Borodulin
Overview
Born in Moscow (1923). In 1940 Borodulin enrolled at the Art Department at Moscow’s Institute of Polygraphy, but in 1941 went to serve in the war. He was awarded medals for the Defence of Moscow and for Taking Berlin.
After the war, Borodulin finished his studies and started working in sports photography. As a convinced formalist, he followed the founders of Soviet modernism; Alexander Rodchenko and Boris Ignatovich. In the fifteen years he worked for the Ogonyok magazine, Borodulin travelled around the world shooting Olympics and World Championships.
Borodulin was recognised as one of the world’s best photographers. In 1973, at the height of his fame, Borodulin moved to Israel, where he continued work, and became a successful collector. To date, The Borodulin Collection is one of the world’s largest collections of classic Soviet photography.
Featured Exhibitions
In Alta Tao Mountains, Near Alma-Ala, Kazakhstan, 1970
Gelatin silver print
Diver, 1960
Vintage gelatin silver print
P. Astakhova, Twice Olympic Champion, Tokyo, 1964
Gelatin silver print
Parade, Moscow, 1956
Gelatin silver print
Leap, 1970
Vintage gelatin silver print
Gymnasts, 1964
Vintage gelatin silver print
Courchevel – near, Moscow, 1950’s
Vintage gelatin silver print
Pyramid, Moscow, 1954
Gelatin silver print
Barriers, Barriers… 1962
Vintage gelatin silver print
In Cosmos, 1964
Early gelatin silver print
Swimmers Start, 1959
Vintage gelatin silver print
Diver 2, 1960
Vintage gelatin silver print
Speed Skaters, 1955
Vintage gelatin silver print
Free Programm, 1958
Vintage gelatin silver print
The Sports Pattern, 1956
Vintage gelatin silver print
Bicycle Races, 1964
Vintage gelatin silver print
You’re in the Army Now, Israel, 1977
Vintage gelatin silver print
Repeated Champion of the World and Olympic Games, 1968, 1972, Weightlifter Jan Talts (Estonia)
Vintage gelatin silver print
From a Springboard, 1960
Vintage gelatin silver print
Rhythm and Tempo, Sports Institute, Israel, 1987
Vintage gelatin silver print
On Start, 1950’s
Vintage gelatin silver print
Olympic Champion E. Korolkov, Helsinki, 1952
Vintage gelatin silver print
The Eight, 1955
Early gelatin silver print
Fencing, 1960’s
Vintage gelatin silver print
Gold Fish, 1966
Vintage gelatin silver print
Expression, 1950’s
Vintage gelatin silver print
The Leader , 1957
Vintage gelatin silver print
A Gymnastic Circle , 1969
Later gelatin silver print
Between earth and sky, merry-go-round, Tel Aviv, 1980
Gelatin silver print