Dimitrii Staev

Still Life 2. Saint Marks Theatre, NYC 2019.

HEARTBONDAGE • multimedia performance comissionate by @playboy and @thepureapp , Miami Art Week 2024. It been a long time since I wanted to create a piece with rope bondage, celebrating the validity of deeper connection and authentic desires. We’ve built this shibari garden inspired by @hajime_shibari Inviting guests of the night immerse into bondage experience blindfolded. Connecting through touch, smell and movement. Guided by two extraordinary rope bondage artists @thank.you.empress and @neena2thenines , transforming narrative over sensuality and intimacy. Huge gratitude to everyone who made this happened! Performance curator @_kolchina_ Rope Artists @neena2thenines @thank.you.empress Gongs opening @noeliamadiedo Guest performers: @danielle.j.s.gordon @bexxarosa @pavio.m @eatmycake.love sacredprofanities @this.is.zeekey @d3st1ng3r3k @patrickbohan2 Floral installation @mypeonikamia Engineering/ Construction : Matt Bennnet Photography @n212yc MUA: @its.polina.badurova Hairstylist: @zuzulistyle Concept, Directions, Music, Performing by me.

It is with immense emotion that I announce the launch of my exhibition 'Âme' at UBP Monaco. This exhibition represents a truly exceptional moment in my artistic journey. First, because it will remain on view throughout the entire year of 2026. And also because it follows an exhibition by the great @davidyarrow an artist whose work I deeply admire. 'Âme' is also the most ambitious exhibition I have presented to date: 16 works shown exclusively in very large formats, with more than half of them being completely unreleased pieces that have never been exhibited anywhere before. I am especially moved that this exhibition is presented under the patronage of the UBP. At a time when creating freely can sometimes feel increasingly difficult, this proves that there are still private institutions willing to trust young artists and give them the opportunity to express themselves without compromise, in the most beautiful way possible. A special thought goes to Sérène El Masri and Sandrine Salomon, whose kindness and thoughtfulness have touched me deeply. I also want to thank, from the bottom of my heart, the dancers I collaborate with. They give me far more than their bodies — they give me their souls. Without their trust, these images would not exist. @rosemolinabarrios / @marioncrampe / @fati_stbarth / @estherabad9 / @mityastaev / @milliondollarmerman / @jullev21 Thank you to @phaseonephoto for providing me with what I believe is the most extraordinary camera system in the world today. Thank you to @isotta_underwater_housings , whose housing allows me to work in depth and push my creative limits underwater. Thank you to @grandecharte / @francoisletroquer for your unwavering support and for helping my art travel across the seven seas. Thank you to @fourthelementdive for your equipment and support. And finally, thank you to my galleries @linacerronegallery @claudeyvesparville collectors — some of whom have been with me since day one. Your loyalty and belief make this journey possible. 'Âme' is far more than an exhibition. It is a milestone in my life.

A magical threshold into a new chapter — Where dance became a language beyond judgment, beyond perfection, beyond the need to be anything other than fully human. We were deeply honoured to guide the very first PoleContact laboratory with a circle of beings willing to step into the unknown and trust the unfolding of this experiment. What revealed itself was more beautiful than we could have imagined: bodies listening, souls meeting, movement flowing freely like a shared breath. Connection became Art. Presence became Poetry. The experience nourished us deeply — softening, awakening, reminding us of the quiet beauty that emerges when we move together with openness and care. Endless gratitude to @aerialspiritstudio for holding the space with such generosity, sensitivity, and love for every detail and every vision. And to every participant — thank you for your trust, your courage, your tenderness, and your dance. These memories will stay alive within us for a long time. With full hearts, Mitya & Marion

Writing this book was a true journey. Exploring an evolution of dance and culture, and sharing my guidances that helped me to transform my motivation, my vision and essence of dancing. I want to thank each mentor, each teacher who has helped me to navigate and shape this methodology, integrating Latin American dance heritage, Pole practices and Somatic psychology into something unique and powerful. May this book bring you soft power, insights and inspiration on your creative journey. Next 3 days a book is available with an early supporters price. Order on Amazon worldwide. Link in Bio.

A year ago I came to @linacerronegallery meeting @bastien_soleil and his world of underwater photography. A year after I’m back, standing with goosebumps and gratitude from the journey being a part of. I remember my first breath holds in the cenote, floating with Bastien, feeling his unconditional support. He told me that moment : “Mitya be careful, it is addicting!” Today I can confirm, he was so right. Today the depth is not scary for me anymore, today I go exploring it with curiosity and passion. Water became a place to rest, to play and create for me. And what a joy to do it with such a company!

It’s time to share our magic! ✨ Join POLECONTACT - Intensive workshops weekend guided by @mityastaev @tangowithpole and @marioncrampe A 2 days artistic laboratory hosted by @aerialspiritstudio 📍May 9 -10th. Switzerland. Spots are limited. Reserve now - @aerialspiritstudio And yes, a song that took us away - @creatress_savanna ♥️

THE SKIN WE LEAVE BEHIND A visceral meditation on presence, loss, and the quite rituals of change. The Skin We Leave Behind reflects on the body as both boundary and archive — a surface that holds memory and transformation. Each frame moves with intention, tracing the quiet moments where identity erodes, reforms, and disappears again. In a time saturated by speed, noise, and digital gloss, this film resist urgency. It asks us to pause, to notice the textures of becoming, — the skin we outgrow, the gestures we forget, the versions of ourselves we no longer carry. A feeling translated into a narrative — It gestures toward what remains — not as memory, but as presence that continues, quietly, in others. Dance & Choreography @marioncrampe @mityastaev Photography @camilleirrgang Styling and wearable Art @cadenayrosas Original Music @mityastaev Camera and Lighting Assistant @checobadillo Editors @camilleirrgang - @mityastaev Color @camilleirrgang Location @poleanimals Title Design @paula.crespos Watch on Vimeo: /camilleirrgang/skin

Dancing with depths. Nah Yah Cenote, Yucatán 2026. Filmed by @mari_free_to_flow

The journey is Epic!

slowly following a Balinese turtle.