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Portrait artist Igor Babailov - Press and News, Official Portrait Unveilings: Presidents, Popes, Prime Ministers, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, Royalty, Celebrities Press News Up Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Share PRESS and NEWS For Media Inquiries Testimonials Igor Babailov on the Billboard at Times Square, New York City In his life-time professional portrait career, Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA, MFA(Ph.D), D.Litt.(Hon.Causa), has painted over 2,000 portraits. More than half of these are in official public, distinguished private, corporate and museum collections around the world. He is the only portrait artist to have received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor (2022) which ranks as one of the highest awards in America with his name read into the Congressional Record. Babailov was selected to paint legacy portraits of three living Presidents of three countries, two living Prime Ministers, members of the noble families and British Royalty, and three living Popes for the Vatican, to name a few. Igor Babailov has been featured in art publications and news media nationally and internationally, such as: The New York Daily News, Washington Post, The Times of Malta, National Review, The Moscow Times, CBC News, the Vatican's ZENIT, Live with Regis and Kelly Show, The Artist's Magazine, Art World News, International Artist, Classical Realism Journal, AskMen, MercatorNet, The Encyclopedia Tematica del Peru, Italian American magazine Primo, and many others. PRESS GALLERY SCROLL DOWN and CLICK on photos below for more information Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2022 Distinguished Fellow, Ciocca Center of the Busch School of Business, Catholic University of America, 2019 Pope Francis Honorary Doctorate, Cumberland University, 2019 Prince Andrew The Duke of York 18th Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney Pope Benedict XVI Prime Minister Mark Carney - former Governor of The Bank of England, and The Bank of Canada Justice Samuel Alito, U.S. Supreme Court - official portrait unveiling Life sitting with Nelson Mandela Col. Christoph Graf, Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, Vatican Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, awarding Igor Babailov with the dynastic Order of St. Anne ( est.1735) General David H. Petraeus U.S. Military Commander, CIA Director G8 Summit Members Portrait of President George W. Bush Portrait of President George W. Bush, officially commissioned to Igor Babailov on the occasion and on behalf of the G8 Summit members. Collection: George W. Bush Presidential Library. Justice Clarence Thomas, U.S. Supreme Court - portrait sitting in preparation for the official oil portrait Pope St. John Paul II Portrait of George Washington, Mount Vernon Museum President Vladimir Putin of Russia Commissioned by Canadian Government and presented by Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada Babailov's Portrait of Pope Benedict XVI, selected by the Pope to represent his papacy at the Vatican Splendors Exhibition and d isplayed alongside the works of Michelangelo, Giotto, Bernini and other Great Masters of the Renaissance. Hon. American Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts (est.1757) American Pianist Byron Janis and Dr. James Watson, discoverer of DNA Rudy Giuliani Mayor of New York City U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, Mary Ann Glendon, Vatican Amb. Michael Novak Official photography - Igor Babailov and two Prime Ministers of Canada, photographed in the very room where Winston Churchill posed for his 1941 iconic photograph. Her Excellency, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta Justice Joseph P. Sullivan Supreme Court of New York Isadore Sharp, Founder & CEO, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, with his life-size portrait in the far background. Tony Lo Bianco American Actor Reggie Jackson, American Baseball Legend Prime Minister Jean Chretien . Mikhail Kalashnikov, Inventor of AK-47 His Holiness Patriarch of Russia, Kirill Governor Yves Fortier The Hudson's Bay Company (incorporated in 1670). Tiki Barber American Football Star Regis Philbin, American Entertainer James Gandolfini American Actor ("The Sopranos", etc.) Bobby Hull, Hockey Legend Vladislav Tretiak Portrait presentation Portrait of Judge Seth Norman, Official portrait unveiling - Nashville, TN. Portrait of C.Wright Pinson, MD, MBA, CEO Vanderbilt Health System From left to right: Dr. Billy Hudson, Dr. Julie Hudson, Igor Babailov, Hon.RAA, Dr. C.Wright Pinson Bill Gallo American Sports Illustrator, New York Daily News Bucky Dent American Baseball Legend, Presented at Yankee Stadium in New York City Igor Babailov was invited to unveil his portrait of the legendary film director Akira Kurosawa at Steven Spielberg's World Celebrities Art Fair, in Tokyo, Japan Boomer Esiason American Football Star

American Portrait Artist, Maestro Igor Babailov, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor (2022) that ranks as one of the most prestigious national awards in America. Past Medalists include eight U.S. Presidents, several Nobel Prize Laureates, leaders in business, arts, sciences, politics, etc. Officially recognized by the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, recipients are read into the Congressional Record, Senate Tribute to Igor Babailov Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Ellis Island Medal of Honor Photo Credit: Noam Galai / Getty Images On May 14, 2022, at the official ceremony in New York City, Igor Babailov was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor , which ranks as one of the most prestigious awards in America. He was selected for his "outstanding leadership and achievements in arts and culture and philanthropic and humanitarian contributions to our nation." This award is officially recognized by both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, and the recipients are read into the Congressional Record . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - Tribute to Igor Babailov Washington, DC, July 13, 2022 Past Medalists include: Eight (8) Presidents of the United States; Nobel Prize recipient Elie Wiesel; Generals Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell; Secretaries of State Madeline Albright, Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice; Albert II, Prince of Monaco; Bob Hope; Muhammad Ali; Frank Sinatra; Rosa Parks; Mike Wallace, and Oscar-winning actress Rita Moreno, and many other distinguished individuals. From left to right: Igor Babailov, Mary Calia, Julie Hudson, Billy Hudson With George Xu With Roosevelt Andre Credit Mary Calia, Nasser Kazeminy and Igor Babailov VIDEO Other Awards and Honors

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Family Portraits of WOMEN by Igor Babailov. Full-length portrait of Baroness, Mediterranean Nights, oil on canvas. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Family Portraits The Baroness. Mediterranean Nights. Oil on Canvas, 72" x 44" To commission a custom portrait by Mr. Babailov and/or for any questions feel free to CONTACT us.

Family Portraits of WOMEN by Igor Babailov. Full-length portrait of Theresa Menefee, oil on canvas. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Family Portrait Paintings Theresa Menefee Oil on Canvas, 64" x 48" To commission a custom portrait by Mr. Babailov and/or for any questions feel free to CONTACT us. PORTRA ITS of WOMEN by Igor Babailov

New York Daily News writes an article about portrait artist Igor Babailov and his offiicial portrait of Pope Benedict XVI. BY DAVE GOLDINER DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Tuesday, April 15th 2008, 4:00 AM New York, NY Pontiff's aura colors artist's image Pope Benedict 's official portrait will be unveiled on Tuesday night - and the artist hopes it provides a unique window into the pontiff's soul. Painter Igor Babailov says he labored to create a realistic image of the holy father, but also to convey the inner power that lets him inspire billions of people worldwide. "There is this special aura about him," Babailov, 43, said Monday. "When he touches you, something special happens in the room." Benedict, who sat for several preliminary sketches with Babailov, will see the finished portrait for the first time tonight at the Vatican ambassador's residence in Washington . The life-size work of art depicts the pontiff, hands clasped in front of him, standing next to Jesus - images meant to show the power of faith and prayer. "We're all God's children," Babailov said. "We are all special people, and the Pope is no different." The painting is like an early birthday present for the Pope, who turns 81 tomorrow. It drew rave reviews from Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Vatican's ambassador to the U.S. "It is much more than an image but rather a painting of a presence," Sambi said. Babailov grew up in Russia in a family of artists. He is no stranger to painting famous people: He has done portraits of President Bush , Nelson Mandela , Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani . Perhaps Babailov's most important assignment was a portrait of Pope John Paul II in 2003. The late pontiff loved the work so much that he had it moved to his Vatican apartment as he lay on his deathbed. Babailov journeyed to Rome 18 months ago to start working on a half-dozen sketches of the regal-looking Pope Benedict. "It's a luxury to have so much time, especially with someone so important and busy," he said. "You have to get a feel for the person." dgoldiner@nydailynews.com With Bill Gallo

Portrait of Regis Philbin, TV personality, host of Live with Regis and Kelly show, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, etc. Commissioned portraits by portrait artist Igor Babailov, unveiled in New York City. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Celebrity Portraits Regis Philbin American TV personality, Host of Live with Regis and Kelly show, Who Wants to be a Millionaire and others. Regis Philbin (oil on canvas, 30" x 30") by Igor Babailov Collection: Mr. and Mrs. Regis Philbin At the Unveiling of the Portrait from left to right: Mr.& Mrs. Igor Babailov, Dr. Salvatore Ferrera, Mr. Tommy Lasorda, Mr. Regis Philbin, Dr. Rock Positano Official portrait unveiling, New York City VIDEO of Regis Philbin, unveiling his portrait in front of the millions of viewers on his Regis & Kelly Show OTHER CELEBRITY PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Official Portrait of Brian Mulroney, 18th Prime Minister of Canada, by Igor V. Babailov. Collection: House of Commons, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits Prime Minister Brian Mulroney 18th Prime Minister of Canada Official Portrait of The Rt. Honourable Brian Mulroney 18th Prime Minister of Canada (Oil on Canvas, 48" x 40") Official Collection: House of Commons, Parliament Hill, Ottawa CLICK Official portrait painting sitting at the Artist's Studio On the occasion of the portrait unveiling, the official photograph with two Prime Ministers of Canada, the Right Honorable Brian Mulroney and the Right Honorable Jean Chretien, was taken in the very room where Winston Churchill posed for his iconic photograph in 1941. Winston Churchill official photograph by Yousuf Karsh (1941). Collection: House of Commons, Ottawa, Canada. Graphite portrait studies from Life, in preparation for the official oil portrait painting Photo credit: Canadian press (nationalobserver.com) Official collection: House of Commons, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Portrait of Billy G. Hudson, world-renowned scientist from Vanderbilt University and co-founder of the Aspirnaut program, by Igor Babailov Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Billy G. Hudson, Ph.D Internationally known scientist, Elliott V. Newman Professor of Medicine, Director of the Center for Matrix Biology at Vanderbilt University, Co-Founder of the Aspirnaut™ Program. The Aspirnaut Story Portrait of Billy G. Hudson (oil on canvas, 43" x 47") Life Portrait Study (oil on canvas, 24" x 20") OTHER PORTRAITS of MEN by Igor Babailov

Igor Babailov, All Galleries, Commissioned Portrait Paintings & Drawings, Murals, Sacred Art, Landscapes & Other Works. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA ALL GALLERIES PORTRAITS MURALS SACRED ART OTHER WORKS PRESS & NEWS PRESS GALLERY VATICAN SPLENDORS MASTER - CLASSES

Vatican Splendors - portrait of Pope Benedict XVI by portrait artist Igor Babailov exhibited alongside the works of Michelangelo, Giotto, Bernini, and other Great Masters of the Renaissance. Vatican museum tour. The only Living Master artist, Vatican exhibition. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA VATICAN SPLENDORS Exhibition of Masterpieces from the Vatican In 2010, Igor Babailov's Vatican portrait of Pope Benedict XVI was selected by the Pope to represent his Papacy in the Vatican Splendors international museum tours. The Vatican Curator acknowledged Babailov as Maestro, as his portrait hung alongside the works of Michelangelo, Bernini, Giotto , and other Masters of the Renaissance. Artist Igor Babailov and His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Portrait of Pope Benedict XVI by Igor Babailov Collection: Vatican Museum " he power of the precious objects in this exhibition brings us all into direct contact with the history and splendor of the Vatican. Our collective appreciation of the beauty we experience encourages and promotes a sense of unity between us. The history we share as we reflect on these objects and the stories they tell is the history of our common humanity." T ~ Msgr. Roberto Zagnoli, Vatican Curator The Vatican Splendors Exhibition From left to right: Exhibit organizer Mark Greenberg, artist Igor Babailov, Vatican Curator Msgr. Roberto Zagnoli Excerpts from the Exhibition Catalogue "The Vatican Splendors exhibition includes almost 200 works of art. It brings together some of the Vatican's most precious artistic masterpieces, historical documents, and sacred objects from the world's cultural and religious heritage." (from the Exhibition Catalogue) Michelangelo Giotto Guerchino Michelangelo Babailov Ribera Camuccini Vasari Tempesta Bernini Sassoferrato Fontana Guidi Zoboli Manfrini Vatican Splendors - A Journey Through Faith and Art ~ International Exhibitions ~ Related LINKS to Igor Babailov's Vatican & other Sacred Artworks Official Portrait of Pope Benedict XVI Official Portrait of Pope Francis Official Portrait of Pope St. John Paul II Official Portrait of the Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard Igor Babailov's other Sacred Artworks Resurrection of Realism - Beauty will save the world - article www.Babailov.com

Portrait of Prime Minister Jean Chretien (Charcoal on Canvas), by Igor Babailov. Collection: Power Corporation of Canada. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits Prime Minister Jean Chretien 20th Prime Minister of Canada Portrait of The Right Honourable Jean Chretien , 20th Prime Minister of Canada (Charcoal on Canvas, 40" x 30") Collection: Power Corporation of Canada Portrait sitting with Prime Minister Jean Chretien at 24 Sussex, the official Prime Ministers' residence in Ottawa, Canada Original Graphite Portrait Studies, done in a life-sitting with Prime Minister Jean Chretien OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov