At the age of 76, the talented Odessa artist Sergey Ilyin passed away unexpectedly. He was a member of the Odessa regional branch of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine and a distinguished art historian, serving as a senior researcher at the Odessa Museum of Western and Eastern Art.

Born on April 30, 1949, Sergey graduated from the Grekov Odessa Art School and the Faculty of Arts at the South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University. He dedicated many years to working at the museum, where he significantly contributed to the art community.

Sergey was deeply committed to his craft, and his passion for culture and art left a lasting mark. He played a crucial role in curating exhibitions, allowing for a profound understanding of each artist's work.

Since 1996, he also led a film lecture series at the museum while continuing to paint. Sergey participated in numerous international exhibitions in major cities like Paris and Brussels, as well as hosting personal exhibitions in Potsdam, Kyiv, and his native Odessa.

Within the professional community and among friends, he was regarded as a person of great talent and genuine kindness.

The Odessa City Council extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of this distinguished painter.