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• This Week in St. Petersburg: March 6-12, 2025

  The week ahead is all about diverse art exhibitions, spring-themed festivals and fairs, and a classic Hollywood flick on the big screen.

  05.03.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: February 20-26, 2025

  A little bit of romance, a little bit of feel-good music – and plenty of fun activities to color your week as spring kicks in.

  19.02.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: February 6-12, 2025

  Even with the new semester starting up, there's always room for some fun to-dos, especially if these are fresh expos, film and live music nights, and more.

  05.02.2025

• Downtown and Beyond: Art Not To Miss in St. Petersburg Metro

  With its palace-like chandeliers, lavish festoons, and Florentine mosaics, St. Petersburg’s metro proudly boasts some of the most beautiful stations in the country – and even the world. Aside from its main hubs, there are, however, other, oft-overlooked yet equally elaborated stations that are not inferior in details or hidden hints.

  24.01.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: January 23-29, 2025

  The digest for this week is packed with exciting events to keep you entertained: these include hidden-gem exhibitions, movie nights, and much more.

  22.01.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: December 12-18, 2024

  Looking for best ways to put a bow on the last weeks of 2024? We’ve got plenty to get you into the winter spirit – along with a vibrant cultural program, as per usual.

  11.12.2024

• The Science of Art: ITMO and the Russian Museum Reveal Science Facts Behind Iconic Masterpieces

  What scientific tidbits does Karl Bryullov’s The Last Day of Pompeii hold? How often do snakes fall from the sky? These and other questions were tackled by the creators of Masterpieces Through Scientists’ Eyes, a project co-organized by ITMO’s Center for Science Communication and the State Russian Museum. Ten scientists – including a volcanologist, ecologist, chemist, and others – have analyzed some of the all-time greatest paintings from a scientific perspective. What did they discover and where can you see it for yourself? Keep reading to find out.

  06.12.2024

• Student Spotlight: Reham Qassem, Syria

  From the sunlit streets of Tartus to the academic halls of ITMO! As an international student, Reham is embracing the challenges of this new chapter in her life while balancing her passion for information security with a growing love for painting and cultural exploration.

  28.11.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: November 28 - December 4, 2024

  Holiday cheer is fast-approaching, but first… we’ve got some more ‘24 expos to see, performances to enjoy, and talks to have – buckle up, the next seven days will be all about art in its many forms.

  27.11.2024

• Science Through Art: Marcelo Velasco and Ignacio Nieto on Latin American Art & Science and Working at ITMO

  Marcelo Velasco may be a biologist by education, but for more than 15 years, he and his colleague Ignacio Nieto have been developing the field of science art in Chile. Together, they study how contemporary art could affect science – and how scientists and artists can create interdisciplinary works that are both educational and accessible to the public. Recently, as part of the ITMO Fellowship program, they hosted an in-person course for Master’s students at ITMO and supported the study of a vine plant that mimics other flora. In this interview with ITMO.NEWS, they discuss the prospects of science art in Latin America, which topics fascinate Chilean artists the most, and whether plants can "see" the world through photosensitivity.

  20.11.2024