Sergey Bakin Exhibition Opens at Rumyantsev Mansion

At the Rumyantsev Mansion, a branch of the Museum of the History of the City, an exhibition by Sergey Bakin titled «City of Arts» will run from February 6 to March 9, 2026. Viewers will be presented with over a hundred works by this author.

Sergey Bakin, born in Leningrad in 1957, graduated from the Secondary Art School at the Academy of Arts and the Mukhina School of Art and Design. He worked as a fashion designer at the Leningrad Fashion House for seven years, and his collections were highly praised at shows in France and Germany.

The exposition is based on urban landscapes of St. Petersburg and scenes from behind the ballet curtain. The artist captures embankments, courtyards, and individual buildings using various techniques: oil painting, sanguine, charcoal, and pastel.

A separate hall of the exhibition is dedicated to St. Petersburg ballet. According to the curators, Bakin«s fascination with this theme began after he was commissioned to go backstage at the Mariinsky Theatre. The ballet world captivated the artist, turning work into a passionate hobby.

The master«s painting and graphics are distinguished by a characteristic gray-pearl haze, which gives them a deeply St. Petersburg tone. Although the ballet scenes may evoke associations with the images of Edgar Degas, the intonation of the Leningrad-St. Petersburg artist is different — more restrained and tactful.

The organizers cite Sergey Bakin: «It is impossible to paint a woman without being captivated by her.» In addition to ballet sketches, the exhibition features carnival motifs and numerous city views.

The exhibition is recommended for visitors aged six and older.