This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 2-3, 2022

The Birth of Modern Art: Sergey Shchukin’s Choice

• June 26 - October 30, 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun), 11 am - 8 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat)
• Small Hermitage, State Hermitage Museum
• 500 rubles – purchase here

Extraordinary in its content, the Birth of Modern Art exhibition pays tribute to Sergey Shchukin, one of the more prominent Russian art patrons of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From Henri Matisse's Dance (a permanent exhibit) to Paul Gauguin's The Month of Mary, the exhibition displays an extensive collection of French modernist art (more than 150 world-famous paintings) that encompasses a century of artistic trends on the French scene. 

Ceramania+ festival

• July 2-3, 12-9 pm 
• Sevkabel Port
• Free entrance

This weekend, the beloved Sevkabel Port will host a traditional ceramics festival that will turn the site into a true realm of creativity. The event will bring visitors two days of creative sales (over 150 Russian artisans will present their one-of-a-kind creations in ceramics, glass, and even fabric), modern art exhibitions, as well as exciting workshops and lectures. 

Creation exhibition

• June 22 - September 4, see the schedule here
• Annenkirche
• 350-500 rubles (400-600 rubles for students) – purchase here

The exhibition Creation at Annenkirche invites you to step into the universe of contemporary Christian art. In line with its title, the exhibition features the works of emerging artists who reflect on eternal themes, such as where we come from and where we're heading. By exploring the premises of the church, visitors will witness an up-close model of our home planet and its satellite, as well as find apples from the garden of Eden and even reveal the true meaning of life. 

Replicas: Russian folklore

• June 26 - September 29, 10 am - 8:45 pm 
• Fabergé Museum
• 350 rubles (200 rubles for students)

Featuring the works of modern-day stonemasons, the exhibition tells the stories of traditional characters of the Russian legends and fairy tales. Not only does it shine a spotlight on the art, which has been around for thousands of years, but it also depicts the visions of modern craftspeople on the cultural history of Russian peoples and such lasting values as goodness, beauty, courage, and love.

What’s more, this weekend marks a major milepost in the life of this year’s ITMO graduates. On July 2, the class of ‘22 (and not only) will come together to receive their long-awaited diplomas and throw their caps in the air to welcome what’s next for them. The countdown is on!