He was mostly brought up in the courtyard, so he firmly followed courtyard notions. He became a prominent member of the underground crowd, a witness to all the significant events in the life of the artistic underground. Kalinin's paintings are often colorful, satirical, theatrical.

In his art he is too fixated on negative manifestations of love and blatant sensuality. Morality, morality - nothing, he is an artist, and he is allowed more than others. It is a joke to exhibit his paintings next to the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh and Edvard Munch.

Настоящий гимн юности, написанная искренне, от души и удивительно достоверно. А осталась лишь тихая грусть по ушедшему времени. Было принято изображать советские успехи в труде, а романтика, чувственность, все эти «охи-вздохи» должны остаться в прошлом...

At the age of 15, Francesco was accepted into the most prestigious art school in Italy. Now in his work became more noticeable romantic motifs. Modern European ladies in an unsightly form should not be depicted, but odalisques from the harem - as much as you like....

Many artists preferred to abandon the usual manner of painting. His immense talent was combined with a clear love of creativity and a desire to "break into the people". However, he was expected to paint on revolutionary themes.

It was they who caused the greatest discontent of the public - how could one write such low things. Aesthetics and beauty are in the first place there, and the unconcealed sensuality of the girls only emphasizes their attractiveness.