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For over a century, the Rukavishnikov family has shaped the world of sculpture - three generations of artists whose bold forms and distinct vision are part of museum collections and public spaces worldwide.
While united by a shared name and dedication to sculpture, Iulian and Alexander Rukavishnikov embody distinctly different visions. Iulian’s works channel nature’s quiet beauty and mysticism, blending organic forms with a touch of the fantastical. Alexander, in contrast, brings bold modernity and powerful energy, challenging tradition with conceptual, monumental pieces that command attention. Their contrasting approaches reflect unique creative pursuits—one celebrating life’s delicate details, the other exploring scale, tension, and contemporary expression
One Family, Two Unique Voices
This dynamic family legacy continues to thrive through Alexander Rukavishnikov, whose work today builds on this extraordinary foundation, bringing sculptural art into modern spaces and new generations
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Iulian Rukavishnikov
Sculpting the Unseen
Iulian Rukavishnikov’s sculptures inhabit a world where nature, transformation, and the human form converge in quiet tension. A deeply independent artist, he developed a personal visual language rooted in organic geometry — one that feels simultaneously ancient and futuristic.
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While many of his peers followed rigid, academic traditions, Rukavishnikov explored flora, fauna, and bodily structures with surreal intent. Curved spines, hidden eyes, insectoid limbs — his works invite interpretation without ever declaring meaning. They are tactile metaphors: open, unsettling, and profoundly alive.
Though created in a specific cultural moment, Rukavishnikov’s work feels more timely than ever. His sculptures speak to today’s obsessions with nature, evolution, hybridity, and the unknown. In an age of digital uniformity, his physical, intuitive, and deeply crafted objects feel like rare and necessary counterpoints.
His smaller pieces echo the intimacy of artifacts, while his larger works suggest a cosmic scale — as if unearthed from a lost civilization or designed for a future one. With every angle, new details emerge, revealing his deep interest in metamorphosis, memory, and the primal side of form.
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Alexander Rukavishnikov
A modern sculptor redefining tradition
Alexander Rukavishnikov is one of the most distinctive sculptors of his generation, known for his ability to fuse classical traditions with contemporary expression. A third-generation artist from a celebrated sculptural dynasty, Rukavishnikov has developed a deeply personal language — bold, symbolic, and rooted in cultural and philosophical inquiry.
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From monumental public works gracing cityscapes worldwide to intimate, collectible pieces, Alexander’s work is characterized by its bold forms, rich symbolism, and a deep engagement with literature, music, and cultural history. His artistic language is both complex and approachable, seamlessly blending irony, pagan references, and a modernist flair.
His works have been showcased in prestigious venues, including the Central House of Artists and the Russian Academy of Arts in Moscow, the Nassau Museum of Art in the USA, and the Dielemann Gallery in Belgium. Notably, his creations are part of esteemed collections such as the Tretyakov Gallery, the Russian Museum, the Ludwig Museum, and international corporate collections like Siemens and Hermes.
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Alexander’s sculptures are not confined by time or geography. His iconic public monuments, such as his tribute to Fyodor Dostoevsky in Moscow, reflect his ability to capture the essence of human achievement in grand, sweeping gestures. Yet, his smaller, experimental pieces showcase extraordinary modernist skill—each uniquely intricate and rich with unexpected perspectives, revealing new details from every angle.
At Rukav Studio, Alexander’s works are presented in a way that allows collectors and enthusiasts to experience his vision on a personal level. Many pieces are available in customizable formats, letting you select materials and sizes to suit your space. However, certain sculptures remain faithful to the artist’s original intent, preserving the purity of his creative vision.
Works included
in Hermès, Ludwig Museum, and Tretyakov Gallery collections
FEATURED IN GRAND PALAIS, PARIS — SPRING SALON EXHIBITION, 1984
SILVER MEDAL,
FRENCH ACADEMY
OF ARTS, 1984
Multiple permanent public commissions across Europe
Recognized by leading national and international institutions
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EXHIBITIONS
1984
Flesh of the
Flesh

Erarta Museum
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA)
Moscow,
Russia
“Sections”
2014
2022
Flesh of the
Flesh

Erarta Museum
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Erarta Museum
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Flesh of the
Flesh

1984
1984
Flesh of the
Flesh

Erarta Museum
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Erarta Museum
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Flesh of the
Flesh

1984
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MONUMENT TO
VLADIMIR NABOKOV,
MONTREUX,
SWITZERLAND
MONUMENT TO
STEFAN NEMANJA,
BELGRADE,
SERBIA
MONUMENT TO
FYODOR DOSTOEVSKY
RUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY,
MOSCOW
MONUMENT TO
MIKHAIL SHOLOHOV
Moscow,
RUSSIA
MONUMENT TO
YURI NIKULIN
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
MONUMENT TO
ALEXANDR II
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
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