The exhibition features paintings dedicated to the marine theme in domestic art. Special attention is given to Ivan Aivazovsky and his contemporaries. Many works depict the sea as an embodiment of heroism, freedom, and dreams. The exposition opens up a world of the water element to viewers, reflecting its diversity: from fierce storms to calm bays. In the spotlight are Aivazovsky's "The Ninth Wave" and "The Wave," alongside works by artists of his time, including Alexander Beggrov, Alexei Bogolyubov, and Lev Lagorio. There are also paintings dedicated to the North, including works by Konstantin Korovin and Nikolai Klodt for the 1900 World's Fair in Paris. A significant theme in the exhibition is the sea as a symbol of freedom and adventure, explored through the works of Evsei Moiseenko and Valery Vatenin. Find other exhibitions in St. Petersburg on KUDAGO.