Wassily Kandinsky | Post-Impressionism period, 1896-1909

One of the pioneers of Abstraction in Western art, Wassily Kandinsky's (1866-1944) early work was influenced by Art Nouveau, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist styles.

The number of his existing paintings increased at the beginning of the 20th century; much remains of the landscapes and towns he painted, using broad swaths of colour and recognisable forms.

Such works reveal Kandinsky’s strong interest in the tradition of capturing light and the life of cities evident in Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, as well as his love of vibrant and expressive color.

Alexander Sviridov, 1986 | Surrealist photographer

Alexander Sviridov is a fine art photographer and digital artist based in Toronto, Canada.

He initially studied art design in Russia, and over the years he has developed a passion for photography.

-"My photography journey began about twelve years ago.

I came from a background in painting, having worked extensively with oil and acrylic, and spent a few years as a graphic designer.

Those experiences still play a massive role in how I approach my photography today".

Stanislav Sidorov, 1954 | Romantic Impressionist painter

American artist with Russian heritage Станислав Сидоров was born in the city of Blagoveshchensk, in the Far East of Russia.

This Town is the capital of the Amur Region and has a unique location directly on the border with China.

Stanislav came from a family of artist's who nurtured and encouraged his creative talent.

He started his art education as a child in the Creative school for Gifted kids then, 4 years in college, then 6 years In the Vladivostok University of Fine Art with formal studies focused on the traditions of the Russian Realistic School of painting characterized by artist's of the 19th century.

Nadezda Streltsova, 1973 | Ballet dancers

Надежда Стрельцова was born in Leningrad, St. Petersburg.

1983-1991 studied at the Art School at the Institute Repin in St. Petersburg (Academy of Arts).

1992-1998 studied at the State Academic Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture Repin in the studio of prof. Непринцева and Еремеева and Eremeeva.

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)

Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990) was a Russian-born French painter and designer known by the pseudonym Erté, a French pronunciation of initials R.T. Tirtoff was born as Roman Petrov de Tyrtov /Роман Петрович Тыртов in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire in a very distinguished family with roots traced back to 1548.

His father Pyotr Ivanovich de Tyrtov was a Fleet Admiral.

In 1910-1912 Romain moved to Paris to pursue a career as a designer.

This decision was made over strong objections of his father, who wanted Romain to continue a family tradition and to become a naval officer.

Romain de Tirtoff | Art Déco fashion illustrator

Nessun altro stilista ha avuto un'influenza maggiore di Erté nel XX secolo.

Le sue creazioni sgargianti hanno caratterizzato uno dei decenni più opulenti ed iconici della storia: gli anni '20.

Attraversando molti ambiti della cultura visiva, tra cui illustrazioni per riviste di moda, costumi per l'opera e il balletto, scultura e scenografia per il teatro, lo stile inconfondibile di Erté ha segnato l'era moderna.

Ekaterina Vassilenko Searcy | Ballet dancers

Ekaterina Vassilenko Searcy /Екатерина Василенко Сирси is a Russian-born American figurative and portrait painter, living and working in San Diego, California.

Her drawings and oil paintings respect the technique and style of old masters of Renaissance and baroque period of Italian, Flemish, French and Russian masters.

Nikolay Reznichenko, 1958 | Figurative painter

Russian painter Николай Резниченко was born Saratov region.

Throughout his life he has had various experiences and occupations which have enriched him, in a variety of ways, as an artist, and made him what he presently is.

After graduating from an art college, Николай entered nautical one in Kerch.

He was on his military duty in Kiev, afterwards there followed the period of studying architecture and arts in Krasnodar.