Artwork
Angels of St Petersburg
Angels of St Petersburg is a print by Stas Makarov. It dates from 2000 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Stas Makarov’s *Angels of St Petersburg* is a print from 2000. It’s part of a series that mixes old Russian grandeur with pop culture and kitsch.
Makarov helped start the ‘New Academy of Art’ in St Petersburg. The group played with imperial history and Hollywood style in their work. His prints use a gummiprint process that makes surfaces look cracked and faded.
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Overview
Stas Makarov's 'Angels of St Petersburg' is a 2000 print that is part of a series exploring the city's architectural details and public sculpture.
Subject & Meaning
The work captures the faded grandeur of St Petersburg, blending elements of Russia's imperial past with references to popular culture and kitsch.
Technique & Style
Makarov employed the gummiprint process, which gives the print a worn, cracked appearance, evoking peeling paint or faded beauty.
Context
The print is associated with the 'New Academy of Art', a St Petersburg-based group Makarov co-founded, which drew on historical and cultural references in its work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stas Makarov’s prints capture the city’s weight and light. Angels of St Petersburg (2000) shows winged figures drifting over snow-lit streets and canals, their outlines sharp against the soft glow of winter dusk. The…
