The exhibition gathers over half a century of paintings by Victor Kalinin and showcases the path of a master for whom color, texture, and the inner energy of the image have always been more important than external detail. In one space, the memory of the small homeland, the large plasticity of form, and the intense spiritual search of recent years come together. Before the viewer unfolds a large retrospective that allows them to see how, over the decades, the artistic world of one of the prominent masters of domestic art in the second half of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century has changed while remaining cohesive. The exhibition unites works from the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, including pieces donated by Victor Kalinin to the museum's collection, and items from his workshop. In these canvases, the monumental thinking of the artist is immediately felt. Even when it is not about a grand plot but a private motif, the image is constructed weightily, cohesively, with internal tension. Figures and objects either retain their recognizability or almost dissolve into generalization, but always stand on a strong plastic foundation. Dense and transparent layers of paint, long and interrupted strokes, and a complex rhythm of color masses create a surface in which the painting literally breathes and moves. Two lines are especially important for the author. The first is related to memories of the Siberian land. The second addresses Sacred history and the search for what lies beyond the visible. Look for other exhibitions in Moscow on KUDAGO.