The show by Safronov was supported by Rosneft and featured 100 works.
An immersive exhibition by Russian People’s Artist Nikas Safronov was unveiled in New Delhi on December 7, 2025. The exhibition, entitled Dream Vision, was on display at Lalit Kala Akademi National Academy of Arts until December 21, 2025.
The show, supported by Rosneft, featured 100 of the artist’s finest works, including a series of paintings created specifically for the Indian public. Safronov’s new paintings depicted picturesque architectural scenes from Moscow and St Petersburg, as well as the Taj Mahal and other iconic Indian landmarks. The works were displayed across eight halls on two floors of the Academy of Arts, occupying a total exhibition area of approximately 1,300 square meters.
The exhibition combined classical painting and modern multimedia technologies. At the entrance, there were elephant sculptures, which had been hand-painted using Russian folk techniques. Over 400 metres of LED screens showed visitors augmented reality effects and artificial intelligence, providing an immersive experience throughout the exhibition route.
The exhibition space featured decorative elements incorporating robotics and animatronics. Guests could see huge flowers come to life and then reflected in floor mirrors. Avatars from the past and future appeared. A giant elephant strode from summer to winter — from a warm evening in Varanasi to the snow-covered walls of the Kremlin Moscow, each hall had its own unique sound and fragrance design.
The exhibition was named Dream Vision after Nikas Safronov’s signature style of the same name, which was used in a number of the paintings presented in India. This unique, patented technique enabled the artist to create multi-layered paintings that blurred the boundaries between reality and artistic fiction.
Rosneft supports major cultural projects in Russia and abroad, actively developing cultural ties between Russia and India. With Rosneft’s support, the festival of India was held on Manezhnaya Square in Moscow this summer. The festival featured Indian handicrafts and national delicacies while famous Indian dance and music groups performed for guests.
In October 2024, the Indian city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat hosted the highly successful premiere of the Rosneft-supported ice show by Olympic champion Tatiana Navka – The Love Story of Scheherazade, featuring world-famous figure skaters.
