In Leningrad, Basin was a well-known artist who belonged to the circle of non- conformist artists who actively opposed the aesthetics which the Soviet rule had dictated. There, he exhibited his works in hiding and even published a book about his activities…
In 1956 started to study Art painting under the artist Ossip Sydlin. Was a participant of the non-conformist movement and took part in its exhibitions in Leningrad and Moscow. Emigrated to Israel in 1979. Since then has had exhibitions in galleries and museums in Israel, France, United States, Austria, Russia, Germany, Spain…