Conference: The Leningrad Cross × Sergeev

On January 27, the House of Memory hosted Russian artist Sergeev for an exclusive conference on art and totalitarianism, during which his work “Leningrad Cross” will be presented.

A symbolic date for a unique commemorative event.
On January 27, marking the anniversary of the day of the lifting of the siege of Leningrad the House of Memory in Annemasse invited the public to immerse themselves in the history of art under Soviet totalitarianism.
For the occasion, artist Sergeev, who has lived in Annemasse since 2022, presented “Leningrad Cross”—a work deeply imbued with history, having passed through the walls of the KRESTY prison in St. Petersburg, a symbol of Soviet repression.

A Russian artist with an outstanding career

Sergeev (Sergey Sergeev) was born in Leningrad in 1953. He studied at the Serov Art School and later at the Stieglitz Academy in Saint Petersburg.
Since the 1970s, he has developed a unique artistic language combining ancient techniques, engraving, references to the Nordic Renaissance, and influences of Zen Buddhism.
A leading figure of the nonconformist movement, he collaborated with the prestigious Mariinsky Theatre as a set and costume designer, notably on the ballet The Creation of the World, starring Mikhail Baryshnikov.
Founder of Gallery D137 in Saint Petersburg, he has contributed to artistic dialogue between post-Soviet Russia and the West.
His works are held in numerous international collections, including the Zimmerli Art Museum (USA), the Fondazione Sandretto (Italy), and the Hermitage Museum.

The conference will be moderated by art historian Carmen Decu Teodorescu.