St. Petersburg street artist, curator of exhibition and public art projects. Laureate of a magazine award Sobaka.ru "Top 50 Famous People of St. Petersburg" in the art category.
The artist's creative journey began in 2005. Commutes by electric trains across the Leningrad region and abstract graffiti were the first influences that shaped Maxim Ima's style. A few years later, a new phase began as the artist turned to creating large-scale lettering. These consisted of quotes and statements about street art and contemporary artists, reflections on the value of art. In 2009, Maxim became a staff member at the "Protvor" gallery, where he curated several of his own projects. After which his curatorial activities began. Over the past few years, Maxim Ima has realized his projects at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg and at the Street Art Museum. Currently, the artist is turning to figurative painting and graphics, curating public art projects in collaboration with the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall.
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