Alexandra Rozenman is a Moscow-born Russian-American artist whose surreal, figurative paintings and collages weave personal symbols, folklore, and psychological narratives into dreamlike scenes of displacement and belonging. A political refugee who arrived in the United States in 1989, Rozenman earned her MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston in 1998 and has since built a career that bridges Soviet underground conceptualism, Jewish folk traditions (including family ties to...

At Art School 99 in Somerville , we love turning everyday moments into creative adventures—and nothing feels more satisfying than making meaningful art without buying a single new supply. As a perfect follow-up to our recent post “ Exploring the World of Collage: Techniques and Tips for Beginners ,” this guide dives deeper into zero-waste projects  inspired by founder Alexandra Rozenman’s recycled collage-art style. Rozenman’s own “Collage Project,” which she started during the pandemic,...

Artist Update ALEXANDRA ROZENMAN VISUAL ARTIST AND TEACHER Interview by Harryet Candee - Photographs courtesy of the Artist 30 • FEBRUARY 2026 THE ARTFUL MIND Originally Posted on yumpu.com “ Art will always be a significant part of the human story, so people will always be hungry for it. ” —Alexandra Rozenman Photograph by Mari Saxon, 2024 Alexandra, can you tell us a little about your family history growing up in Moscow? Alexandra Rozenman: My great-grandfather was killed under Stalin when...