Boris Kriukow

Boris Kriukow was born on January 19, 1895 in Orhiyiv, Bessarabia (now Moldova). The name was russified from "Krukiv" (see: Kremenchuk). His father was an official in the court of justice of that town. In 1948, he emigrated to Argentina and settled in Buenos Aires, where he held personal exhibitions in the most renowned art galleries, such as Müller, Van Riel, and Whitcomb, almost yearly (1949–1965). His oil paintings were also exhibited in Canada (Toronto, 1956), and USA (New York City, 1963 and 1965).

Boris Kriukow

Boris Kriukow was born on January 19, 1895 in Orhiyiv, Bessarabia (now Moldova). The name was russified from "Krukiv" (see: Kremenchuk). His father was an official in the court of justice of that town. In 1948, he emigrated to Argentina and settled in Buenos Aires, where he held personal exhibitions in the most renowned art galleries, such as Müller, Van Riel, and Whitcomb, almost yearly (1949–1965). His oil paintings were also exhibited in Canada (Toronto, 1956), and USA (New York City, 1963 and 1965).