With the support of Rosneft Oil Company, an immersive exhibition by People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Nikas Safronov opened in New Delhi on December 7. The exhibition, titled Dream Vision, will be open to visitors at the Lalit Kala Akademi until December 21.
It features 100 of the artist’s best works, including a series of paintings created specifically for the Indian audience. The exhibition combines classical painting with modern multimedia technologies. It includes a multimedia corridor, more than 400 meters of LED screens with augmented reality effects, and immersive solutions using artificial intelligence, robotics and animatronics.
The exhibition space incorporates decorative elements using robotics and animatronics. Guests witness giant flowers coming to life, reflected in mirrored floors, avatars from the past and future being created, and a colossal elephant on screen marching from summer to winter - from a warm evening in Varanasi to the snow-covered walls of the Moscow Kremlin. Furthermore, each hall features bespoke sound and aromatic design.
The exhibition derives its name "Dream Vision" from Nikas Safronov's eponymous signature style, in which several of the paintings presented in India are executed. This unique patented technique enables the artist to create multilayered canvases that blur the boundaries between reality and artistic imagination.
From December 25, 2025 to January 15, 2026, the unique exhibition of Nikas Safronov’s works will also be held in Mumbai.
Rosneft supports significant cultural projects in Russia and abroad and actively participates in fostering cultural ties between Russia and India. This summer, with Rosneft's support, the Festival of India was held on Manezhnaya Square in Moscow. The festival showcased Indian handicrafts and traditional cuisine, while renowned Indian artistic ensembles performed dance and musical acts for the guests. In October 2024, with Rosneft's backing, the large-scale premiere of Olympic champion Tatiana Navka's ice show "The Love Story of Scheherazade," featuring world figure skating stars, was held with great success in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Source: https://www.rosneft.com/press/news/item/223280/
