Repin. A Russian Master’s Life and Work in Finland

Ilya Repin’s work is well-known among the Estonian public. However, it has been predominantly viewed through the prism of the Soviet Union’s art policy, which was limited to the social and socially critical portion of the artist’s work. However, this exhibition focuses on the artist’s more intimate paintings and helps us understand the background of Repin’s craftsmanship. The artist, who was known for cultivating a realistic style of portrayal and socially critical subjects, is revealed at this exhibition as a sensitive portraitist and passionate drawer.

Photo: Stanislav Stepaško