Vladimir Ryklin Born and educated in Moscow, Ryklin, upon completion of his studies, took a position with the Central Commercial Art Bureau as an illustrator and poster artist.... His employment afforded little opportunity for creative expression, and Vladimir, fearful of censorship by Soviet officials, was limited in his artistic endeavors to that which he... could keep private within his own home. Ryklin had gained wide recognition as a poster artist, not only in his homeland but at exhibitions in France, Belgium and England; his awards...