Leonid Stroganov, a contemporary Russian artist, embarked on his artistic journey by graduating from Art College in 1999 and subsequently completing his studies at the Institute of Decorative Arts. Under the mentorship of Oleg Yahnin, he focused his talents on the creation of illustrations for Shakespeare's tragedy 'King Lear' as the subject of his diploma.
With excellent marks upon graduation in 2002, Leonid delved into a multifaceted career, becoming a book illustrator, freelance artist, and active participant in art performances and exhibitions. Notably, he gained recognition for crafting exclusive ex-libris for renowned collectors worldwide.
Specializing in engraving, lithography, and demonstrating proficiency in watercolors, Leonid Stroganov's artistic prowess shines through. His works have found homes in prestigious institutions such as The Hermitage Library and Public Library of Saint-Petersburg, as well as The Boston Public Library in the USA. Additionally, his pieces grace the collections of the State Museum of Vologda in Russia and the Museum of Modern Graphic in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. Private collectors across Europe and the United States also cherish his unique creations.
Presented by ArtEgo Gallery
ArtEgo Gallery
(Art gallery, United States)October 2003 – Russian Center. Helsinki. Finland
November 2003 - Gallery “Borey”. Saint-Petersburg. Russia.
October 2004 – Gallery Delafontaine. Geneva. Switzerland
2000.
International ex-libris competition "Barselona-2000" Barselona. Spain
Festival “Culture of Saint-Petersburg”, Helsinki, Finland
2001.
9th International Biennale of small forms and ex-libris. Ostrow Wielkopolski. Poland
13th International Biennale of ex-libris. Sint-Niklaas. Belgium
2002.
3rd Trienale of Graphic. Havirov.Chech Republic
1st Biennale of Graphic. Saint-Petersburg. Russia
19th Biennale of Graphic. Malbork. Poland
29th Congress of Ex-libris and Graphics. Denmark
2003.
10th International Biennale of small forms and ex-libris. Ostrow Wielkopolski. Poland
14th International Biennale of ex-libris. Sint-Niklaas. Belgium
International Exibition of Ex-libris on Subject. “Events, people”. Saint-Petersburg. Russia
2004.
4th Trienale of Ex-libris. Bratislava. Slovakia
2nd Biennale of Graphic. Saint-Petersburg. Russia
20th Biennale of Graphic. Malbork. Poland
Diploma at “New Names” (Saint-Petersburg), 2002
Diploma at the 1st Congress of Russian Ex-libris, september, 2004
Special award of Vologda Art Center. 2004
Leonid was born on 24th of november, 1979 in Saint-Petersburg. He graduated Art College in 1999 and Institute of Decorative Arts, where he studied in the studio of Oleg Yahnin. The subject of his diploma was a number of illustrations to Shakespears tragedy “King Lear”.
On graduation from the Institute with the excellent marks in 2002, he began to work as the book illustrator, and freelance artist, participate in art perfomancies and exhibitions. Also he is wellknown thanks to making exclusive ex-libris for famous collectors from different parts of the world.
Leonids speciality is in the field of engraving, lithograph, he is rather good in water-colours.
The works by Leonid now can be found in The Hermitage Library and Public Library of Saint-Petersburg, The Boston Public Library (USA), State Museum of Vologda (Russia), Museum of Modern Graphic in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, in private collections of Europe and United States.
