Painter, graphic artist, monumental painter, scene-designer  Sergey Luchishkin studied at the State Free Art Studios — the Higher State Artistic and Technical Workshops (VKhUTEMAS) under the guidance of N. A. Udaltsova, L. S. Popova, and A. A. Exter in Moscow (1919–1924). He participated in different exhibitions since 1924. Luchishkin was a member of the group Projectionists (1922), the society of Easel Artists (OST, 1925), and the group Izobrigada (“Group of Art Workers”, 1930).  Luchishkin was a head and creative director of the Projection Theatre (1923–1932). He also took part in scene design of the film Circus (1935). His style of painting was close to constructivism and expressionism. His works were characterized by considered composition, detailed graphics and dynamism.  Luchishkin was one of the most famous philatelists in the world. He was awarded gold and silver medals for his stamp collections at the international exhibitions in Paris. He collected full collections of stamps, which were dedicated to French impressionists.