Ivan Loginov – Russia
Ivan Loginov (Abakan, Russia, 1994) is a painter trained in the tradition of Russian academic realism. He began his artistic journey in Siberia and, still a teenager, moved to Saint Petersburg to continue his education in specialized art schools, eventually entering the renowned I. E. Repin Imperial Academy of Arts, where he honed his mastery of drawing, the human figure, and oil painting.
His work focuses primarily on portraiture and the figure, with a keen attention to the emotional presence of his models. Rather than pursuing grandiose scenes, he is concerned with capturing gestures that feel true, creating atmospheres that feel alive, and using light to reveal the real essence of the person before him. As he explains: “For me, it is important that the viewer senses the breath and unique character of a living model—even when the canvas depicts an allegory or historical subject.”
Ivan Loginov has established a distinguished career in contemporary academic realism: his works are part of collections such as the State Russian Museum, the Peterhof Museum Reserve, and the National Portrait Gallery. He has been commissioned by international media to create a portrait for the cover of Time Magazine (2020)—a rare achievement for a Russian artist. He has received multiple medals and scholarships, including the Russian Federation Presidential Scholarship three times, honors in international competitions, and special awards at major art events. His solo exhibitions include notable venues such as the Palace of Congresses in Saint Petersburg, with an official commission for the presidential collection, and he regularly teaches masterclasses in Europe, Asia, and the United States, often selling out well in advance.
In addition to his studio work, he has conducted workshops and classes for students from around the world, sharing classical methods of observation and pictorial construction. He currently lives and works in Saint Petersburg, continuing to develop a body of work that dialogues with tradition while remaining deeply connected to the present.
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