A Sly Look: Stallone's Art Goes On Display

The world's biggest museum of Russian art is hosting a retrospective of work by the quintissential American action hero Sylvester Stallone.

The abstract works by the Hollywood action man won praise from the curators at the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg, but some critics suggested the venerable institution was no place for his art.

"If my visit is a challenge for somebody, let it be so," Stallone said when asked what he thought of the angry objections, notably by some in the Communist Party.

The 67-year-old, who took on Russian and Communist villains in many of his biggest hits, said it was an honour to have his exhibition Sylvester Stallone. Art. 1975-2013 go on display in St Petersburg.

"I hope you will like my pictures," he said at a press conference. "I love all of you."

Stallone says he would like to spend his life making art

The Rocky and Rambo star said that if he had a choice, he would spend his life drawing and sculpting instead of starring in action hits.

Museum director Vladimir Gusev said Stallone's paintings "show the character of a passionate man" and were not simply "the work of an amateur".

"This is a real artist," he told journalists. "The Russian museum does not show weak artists."

About 1,000 people waited in line on the opening day to get a glimpse at the paintings.

"I watched Stallone's movies, I'm not surprised that such a macho man can make paintings. I want to look at them," said Natalia Akimova, 49.

A visitor at the exhibition looks at one of Stallone's works called 'Sex'

Others were curious, but dismissive.

"I'm sure these paintings wouldn't be up if someone else produced them," said Igor Savenko.

"It's a commercial trick, not art."

Stallone studied art before his film career took off, and has also had shows in Switzerland and Miami.

The museum's website describes Stallone's works as "comments on the events in his creative and personal life" that focus on the use of bright colours.

The museum is heavily focused on Russian art, so the decision to exhibit contemporary works by a Hollywood star has surprised some.

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