The history of the building dates back to 1911, when Diaghilev's “Russian Seasons” took place in Paris with triumph. The main decorator of those productions was Leon Bakst, whose life is inextricably linked with the Tretyakov Gallery of the past and present. The continuation of this connection of times is naturally reflected in the style of the Barkli Gallery and the image of the patron saint of the house, inspired precisely by Bakst’s work. Each resident of Barkli Gallery becomes the owner of a golden card of a friend of the Tretyakov Gallery. This fact is a natural continuation of the history of Russian art, which traditionally relies on the support of wealthy people. Such people who are able to pay tribute to the actual value, and artistic. Those who know how to enjoy a high standard of living, and high art. There are no random objects, typical buildings or expressionless buildings. The environment of the Barkli Gallery is the heart of Zamoskvorechye, the center of culturally and historically significant places. The evening walk of the local resides in the midst of masterpieces of architecture of different styles and eras - from the All Sorrowful Joy Temple to the Dolgovs estate and Baron von Reck mansion. In the streets filled with the quiet dignity of the old city, you can quickly reach the beginning of the largest promenade in Moscow (the Museon art park - Vorobyovy Gory).