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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.

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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IULIAN COLLECTION

Alexander Rukavishnikov

A Modern Sculptor Redefining Classic Sculpture

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.

His practice spans decades and scales: from monumental public works commissioned in cities across Europe, to smaller, intricate bronze pieces collected by institutions and private collectors worldwide. Whether sculpting tributes to literary figures like Dostoevsky or exploring surreal, almost sci-fi-inflected forms, his work consistently explores the human condition through volume, rhythm, and material tension.

Rukavishnikov’s pieces are held in collections such as the Ludwig Museum (Germany), Hermès Collection (France), Siemens Collection, the State Tretyakov Gallery, and the Russian Museum. His public monuments can be found in Switzerland, Serbia, and across Moscow.

At Rukav Studio, his work is presented in collectible formats that invite new audiences into his world — allowing for customized editions while preserving the artist’s uncompromising creative vision.

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