Selected dates:
October 25th, 1898
Born in Vitebsk (Russian Empire, today the Republic of Belarus) in a Jewish family.
1917
He entered the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture (now VKHUTEMAS).
Early 1920s
He emigrated to Western Europe, where he changed his real name (Glikman) to the European way (Glukman).
1922
Lived in Berlin; joined the creative association "Spindle", which united Russian cultural figures - writers, artists, musicians - who lived in Germany and advocated the preservation and continuation of the traditions of Russian literature and art.
1923-1924
He studied the monuments of Italian Renaissance and medieval art in Florence.
1924
The artist moved to Paris. The first works of the artist from the field of book graphics appear.
Mid 1920s
Begins to engage mainly in painting. Begins to exhibit his work in Parisian salons and organizes solo exhibitions.
1937
Received a gold medal at the International Exhibition in Paris.
1939
With the outbreak of World War II , he emigrates to New York (USA).
1945
Moves to Los Angeles (USA) and receives American citizenship.
July 23, 1973
Died in Los Angeles.
August 1973
A memorial exhibition dedicated to his memory was held at the Dalzell Hatfield Gallery in Los Angeles.