Press kit
A starting point for journalists, editors and cultural institutions covering Dmitri Vrubel (1960–2022), his celebrated Berlin Wall mural The Brotherly Kiss, and the wider body of work beyond that image.
Request an interview or images ↗The artist
Dmitri Vrubel (1960–2022) was a Russian artist born in Moscow. His paintings and public works engaged with politics, faith, historical memory and contemporary imagery. He became internationally known for the mural My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love (1990), widely called The Brotherly Kiss, at Berlin's East Side Gallery.
The Estate project presents his work beyond the mural, including paintings, series and editions.
Full biography →The Brotherly Kiss
Painted in 1990 on the former Berlin Wall, the mural depicts Leonid Brezhnev and Erich Honecker embracing in a socialist fraternal kiss. It is among the best-known images of the East Side Gallery and has become a visual reference point in accounts of the Cold War and German reunification.
For context, background and images, please see the dedicated project page.
The story of the mural →Key facts
Image previews
These previews help editors identify relevant imagery. High-resolution publication files, verified captions and any applicable permissions are available on request. Images on this website are not automatically licensed for reuse.
The Brotherly Kiss · image preview
Dmitri Vrubel · archival image preview
Artist portrait · archival image previewFor publication: please contact the Estate project before reproducing an image. We will confirm the correct caption, credit, source, image quality and permission status for your intended use. We cannot grant third-party rights we do not control.
Previous coverage
Browse selected interviews and articles from international media, including historical coverage of the mural and Dmitri Vrubel's broader practice.
Press archive →Beyond the wall
Explore paintings, works on paper, other projects and the artist's wider archive. Editors may request additional background materials for a specific story.
Selected works →Interviews, images & fact-checking
Alexander Vrubel · Estate project / personal archive
alexander.vrubel@vrubelprojects.com
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