Staff from the Belarusian State Archive-Museum of Literature and Art (BGAMLI) attended the opening of the exhibition «Aesthetics of the Frame: Yevgeny Ignatyev and His World»

On November 11, 2026, staff from the Belarusian State Archive-Museum of Literature and Art (hereinafter referred to as BGAMLI) attended the opening of the temporary exhibition «Aesthetics of the Frame: Yevgeny Ignatyev and His World», held at the Museum of the History of Belarusian Cinema — a branch of the National History Museum of the Republic of Belarus.

The exhibition marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of Yevgeny Alexeyevich Ignatyev, a distinguished artist of Belarusian cinema, Honored Worker of the Arts of the BSSR, and laureate of the USSR State Prize.

Yevgeny Ignatyev worked at the «Belarusfilm» studio from 1962 to 1995. As a production designer, he contributed to the creation of approximately 30 films. Later in his career, he dedicated himself to painting.

The opening featured remarks from the artist’s colleagues, family, and friends, who shared warm memories of their professional collaboration and personal friendships with Yevgeny Ignatyev. A highlight was the appearance of Yadviga Poplavskaya, who spoke of the artist as «Uncle Zhenya» (the Poplavsky and Ignatyev families were once linked by marriage) and noted that her family still cherishes the paintings he gifted them.

The archivists explored the exhibition, which showcases documents, awards, photographic portraits of Yevgeny Ignatyev from various periods, his original sketches, and posters for the films he worked on. The exhibition offers an opportunity to trace the artist’s creative journey and appreciate his contribution to the development of Belarusian cinema.

1. BGAMLI staff at the opening of the exhibition «Aesthetics of the Frame: Yevgeny Ignatyev and His World»

2. During a speech by Ya.Poplavskaya

3. BGAMLI staff watching the film «A Tree Outside the Window», about Yevgeny Ignatyev

4. Exploring the exhibition

5. At the exhibition

6. Discovering the creative legacy of Yevgeny Ignatyev

7. Viewing costumes from the film «People in the Swamps», based on sketches by Yevgeny Ignatyev