Vladimir Kanevsky (1939–2023) was a beloved Russian illustrator and painter, known for his work in children’s literature and magazines. He illustrated over a hundred books, including The Adventures of Cipollino by Gianni Rodari, as well as works by Marshak, Chukovsky, Mikhalkov, Yuri Kushak, Andersen, Tove Jansson, and Selma Lagerlöf. Kanevsky also contributed to magazines such as Murzilka, Pioner, and Yuny Naturalist.
His illustrations are full of humor, color, and energy, capturing the spirit of the stories with simplicity and charm. Beyond books, he created watercolors and paintings, often in his studio in Moscow with its high windows and shelves full of works by him and his father, Aminadav Kanevsky, the illustrator of The Golden Key.
Vladimir Kanevsky was known not only for his art but also for his warmth and presence. Friends and readers remember him as generous, playful, and attentive, sharing his world through drawings, personal notes, and stories. He spent long periods in the countryside with his wife, the ceramic artist Serafima, continuing to observe and celebrate life through his work until the end of his days.
Vladimir Kanevsky was known not only for his art but also for his warmth and presence. Friends and readers remember him as generous, playful, and attentive, sharing his world through drawings, personal notes, and stories.
