Alexei Tegin
From Unearthing The Music
Alexei Tegin is a Russian artist working in a number of mediums, including music, photorealism and sculptures. He began performing with musical groups in 1983 and was one of the first in Russia to explore industrial music and its cross and sub-genres. Together with Vladimir Epifantsev, he established the legendary “Cardinal Art Factory” in Faleevsky lane.
He is a founding member and lead performer in the Russian band Phurpa, dedicated to the ritual music of Bon, the oldest Buddhist tradition of Tibet. He also released a solo album titled "GYER" in 2002.