Alina Shimova

Shimova (aka Alina Shimova, 1985)

Shimova is a Russian-born and Miami-based contemporary female figurative painter who explores themes of identity, spirituality, and the interconnectedness between humanity and the natural world. Her work blends symbolism, hyperrealism, and anthropomorphism, portraying animals and feminine archetypes as cultural totems that invite reflection on the wisdom of nature.

With a degree in Fine Art Restoration and advanced training under the esteemed Russian painter Mikhail Satarov, Shimova mastered classical techniques before transitioning to a bold, narrative-driven style inspired by her travels and exposure to global art. Her experiences—living in Casablanca, Cairo, Nice, and London—expanded her artistic vision, shaping her as a cultural nomad and infusing her work with cross-cultural elements, integrating sacred symbols, traditions, and modern motifs.

Shimova’s style has evolved from vivid, light-filled canvases with a quintessential Pop Art touch to her current approach, as seen in her “Black and Gold” series, where she embraces a more serious, contemplative palette. Her recent “New Totems” series captures spiritual depth and contemporary aesthetics, presenting animals as modern archetypes that bri...

Shimova’s journey as an artist began under the formal training of the esteemed Russian painter Mikhail Satarov which enriched her classical foundation, enabling her to master the techniques of landscape, still life, and portraiture. This disciplined foundation, complemented by an early education in psychology, set the stage for Shimova’s eventual turn toward symbolism and human-animal archetypes. Immersing herself in countless contemporary art museums during her early travels to the United States, she redefined her artistic path, steering her away from classical representation toward a bold, modern style infused with narrative depth.

2021
Online course, “Contemporary Art”
2020
Course, “Basic Ideas of Contemporary Art,” Moscow, Russia
2018
Course, Classical painting at Mikhail Satarov’s School, Moscow, Russia
2016
Online course, Art History of the XVIII-XXI Century
2015
Online course, Contemporary painting of the 20th century
2015
Graduated with a degree in Fine Art Restoration from the Ural State Academy of Arts, Yekaterinburg, Russia

LATEST EXHIBITIONS

— 2025, Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Southampton, NY, USA
— 2025, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Palm Beach, USA
— 2025, MASH Gallery @ Pacific Design Center, during Frieze Los Angeles, LA, USA
— 2024, Context Art Miami, during Art Basel Week, Miami, USA
— 2024, Women Artist Exhibition, David Banegas Gallery, Miami, USA
— 2023, Context Art Miami, during Art Basel Week, Miami, USA
— 2023, New York Art Expo, New York, USA
— 2022, Context Art Miami, during Art Basel Week, Miami, USA
— 2022, Collective Exhibition Benegas & Women Visual Artists, Miami, USA
— 2022, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Palm Beach, USA
— 2022, Colors & Shapes, Group Show By International Artists, Florida, USA
— 2022, Art Wynwood, Miami, USA
— 2022, Pop Up Museum, Moscow, Russia
— 2022, Unique Russia, Moscow, Russia
— 2022, Animal Art Week Biennale, Moscow
— 2022, Wild World, Ivanovo, Russia
—2021, Art Basel Week Miami, Red Dot by Perseus Gallery, Miami, USA
— 2021, JM Art Management, Washington, USA
— 2021, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, USA
— 2021, Superwoman, MEMO, Moscow