Art as a Choice. The Story of My Life

Zelphira Tregulova shares her gripping story of success—starting from her youth in Riga, where she became captivated by art, and reaching the status of an expert in 20th-century art and director of the Tretyakov Gallery during the years 2015–2023. In her autobiography, Tregulova openly reveals for the first time her unique path, shares her experience creating major exhibitions, and sincerely tells about her family, friends, colleagues, and the significant cultural events of recent decades. The book offers an inside look at the processes that remain offstage for museum visitors and includes previously unknown photographs from the author’s personal archive.