Denis Mikhaylov

Denis Mikhaylov is a contemporary Russian artist celebrated for his unique ability to merge painting, collage, and mixed media into visually stunning and conceptually rich artworks. Born in Moscow in 1974, Mikhaylov graduated from the prestigious Stroganov Moscow State Academy of Arts and Industry in 2000. Since then, he has been a prominent figure in the Russian art scene, as a member of both the Moscow Union of Artists and the Moscow Designers' Union.

Mikhaylov's work is characterized by vibrant colors, intricate layering, and a distinctive approach to visual storytelling. Drawing inspiration from global culture, pop art, and postmodernist aesthetics, his pieces often explore themes of identity, globalization, and the interplay between traditional and contemporary values. His artworks are not just visually captivating but also invite viewers to reflect on deeper societal and cultural narratives.

He has participated in numerous exhibitions worldwide, including the Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art, the London Art Biennale, the Florence Biennale, and twice in the prestigious Venice Biennale. His works are housed in prominent collections, such as the State Russian Museum, as well as private collections across the United States, ...

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018 – "SOFT SEDUCTION" with Lidia Vitkovskaya in BIVINS Gallery (Dallas TX, USA)
2017 – "Entrance Through Exit" in Peresvetov Pereulok Gallery (Moscow, Russia)
2011 – “Gamble with Classics” in Dmitriy Semenov Gallery (St. Peterburg, Russia)
2009 – “Notes of dead advertiser” – Central House of Artists (Moscow, Russia)
Illustrations for the book by Lidia Vitkovskaya
2008 – "Krushi" in Schusev State Museum of Architecture (Moscow, Russia)
1996 – Performance and exhibition “The New Year’s Chaos” in Central House of Artists (Moscow, Russia)
1995 – “Vesna Mestami Krasna” – Exhibition in Kuntzevo exhibition complex (Moscow, Russia)
1994 – “In the Sansara Circle” – Exhibition in Belyaevo Gallery (Moscow, Russia)
1992 – Exhibition in the gallery of the Grafic Art Union (Moscow, Russia)

BIENNALE
2018 – Venice Biennale Official program, "PERSONAL STRUCTURES - Identities", Palazzo Mora (Venice, Italy)
2018 – Best Figurative Artwork Chianciano Biennale
2017 – Venice Biennale Official program, "Personal Structures - Open Borders", Palazzo Mora (Venice, Italy)
2015 – X Florence Biennale (Florence, Italy)
2015 – FIRST PRIZE of London Art Biennale 2015 (London, UK)

MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS
2018 – Chianciano Biennale at C...