Dear friends,
Vladimir Radunsky (CRF 2009) died this past week in Rome. Vladimir was born in the Ural Mountains in Russia and migrated to the United States in 1982. Vladimir then lived in Rome with his wife, Eugenia and twin daughters who are now living and working in Paris. Radunsky was best known for his beautiful and imaginative children’s books, artwork, and collages. His work dealt with imagination, humor, peace, tolerance, and inclusivity. In one of his greatest projects and masterpieces, he designed the sets and costumes for the ballet, Don Chisiotte, at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma last year.
In addition to being a wonderful Fellow at Civitella, Vladimir nominated many artists and colleagues from Russia and around the world for fellowships at the Castle. We will miss his laughter, appetite, good humor, and generosity.