For many Russian LGBT artists, the invasion of Ukraine and the political crackdown that came with it was the last straw. They have found a new home in France
TextDominic Cadogan
The Russian creative uses the fear and violence from his past as a starting point for his beautifully horrifying creations
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Growing up, Russian artist Gena Marvin always knew he was different. The problem was that everybody else knew too, making him the victim of merciless torment and physical violence growing up in a small town.