Michael Rogatchi’s Homages to Leonard Cohen exclusive art poster will participate at the Peru Design Biennale 2021, the largest design Biennale in the both of Americas. The Biennale 2021 commemorates the 200th anniversary of Peru’s Independence and is organised under the auspices of the UN and its cultural programs.
Michael’s exclusive art poster was selected by a top international jury from almost 13 000 artworks presented.
Homages to Leonard Cohen represents several original artworks of the artist created in different time, from 2004 through 2017, and in different techniques, oil paintings and works on paper, all dedicated to the great Leonard Cohen whom the artist knew personally.
Among the five works depicted in the exclusive art poster ( 120 x 70 cm, 2021), one work belongs to Leonard Cohen private collection. After the musician’s passing, it is still in his estate and is with the family. The other work was created by Michael as a result of him visiting Leonard Cohen’s concert in Florence back in 2010, the work was known to Leonard. One more work was created by the artist as his personal reflection on the great man’s passing.
Michael’s work will represent Finland at this largest in Americas Design Biennale to be organised in Lima in November – December 2021.