Sergei Tchoban: Sections of the Mind. Architectural graphics in New York
Connoisseurs of architecture and graphic art have a rare opportunity to discover the work of the renowned architect Sergei Tchoban. His debut solo exhibition in New York, titled “Sergei Tchoban: Sections of the Mind,” opened on April 3, 2025, and runs through June 7, 2025.
The exhibition is housed in a notable space—the Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture. It is curated by Vladimir Belogolovsky.
What Will Visitors See?
The exhibition presents a collection of 30 works created by Sergei Tchoban by hand, using charcoal, ink, watercolor, pastel, and printmaking techniques. The central theme is the architectural section, which Tchoban masterfully uses not only to explore the structural and spatial qualities of buildings but also to reveal their hidden histories and meanings.
Visitors will see fantastical visions and competition entries, as well as depictions of the architect’s real, under-construction projects. Tchoban’s work explores the clash of opposites—pragmatism and artistry, history and modernity—offering his vision of a more meaningful and ecological architecture. Of particular interest are the sheets in which futuristic glass volumes of the 21st century coexist with views of ancient Rome in the spirit of Piranesi, alongside nostalgic ruins and projects for his native Saint Petersburg.
Who Is Sergei Tchoban?
Sergei Tchoban (born 1962 in Saint Petersburg) is an acclaimed architect, artist, and collector. After graduating from the Repin Institute in 1986, he moved to Germany in 1991, where he now heads the firm Tchoban Voss Architekten. His best-known buildings include the Museum for Architectural Drawing in Berlin, the Federation Tower complex in Moscow, and the Russian pavilions at the EXPO in Milan and Dubai. In 2018, he was awarded the prestigious European Prize for Architecture. His graphic works are held in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum (London), the Albertina (Vienna), and other leading museums.
How to Visit the Exhibition:
- Title: Sergei Tchoban: Sections of the Mind
- Dates: April 3 through June 7, 2025.
- Venue: Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture.
- Address: East 58th Street, New York, New York, USA (Manhattan).
For opening hours and any visiting requirements, we recommend checking the official website of the Paul Rudolph Institute.
The “Sections of the Mind” exhibition is a rare chance to peek into an architect’s creative laboratory—to see how, through masterful command of the section, not only buildings take shape but also profound reflections on the past, present, and future of architecture.