Latest Events in Saint Petersburg(December Updated)

On 27 July 2023, the exhibition “Beauty as Rhythm: Female Figures in the Collection of Traditional African Art of the State Hermitage Museum” begins its run in the General Staff building.The display features five wooden statues of women that belong to three different African cultures – Dan, Bamana (or Bambara) and Mossi – and date from around the turn of the 20th century. Such sculptural depictions had both aesthetic and magical significance in the communities where they were created. In the Bamana culture, they were involved in male initiation rites and conveyed the most prominent features of an ideal woman – an oversized bust, coiffured hair and jewellery. Among the Mossi, they were produced for girls entering puberty. They could dress these figurines (in essence dolls), adorn them and anoint them with oil. Taking care of them became a compulsory practice for girls entering into womanhood. Researchers term African statuettes of this kind “fertility figures” and their function is always bound up with the power of the feminine, the birth-giving, creative principle. One of the figures included in the exhibition, for example, depicts a woman with a child on her back. In this way, the sculptor focusses attention on the main female social role – motherhood. The creators of the exhibition invite us to look at these objects as works of art capable of telling us about a different conception of beauty, one to which Europeans are unaccustomed. Strict realism is something alien to the African artists: they strive to convey meanings by different means. Beauty, in this instance, lies not in the harmony of specific features, but in correspondence to some ideal, to the archetype of the essentially feminine. That is created, first and foremost, with the aid of rhythm. As Léopold Sédar Senghor, the French and Senegalese politician, poet and philosopher wrote: “For an African, a beautiful statue is one that evokes particular emotions in him. Here, for example, I have before me a statuette of the Dogon people. It does not in the least resemble an image of a beautiful woman, but this statuette of a seated woman is captivating, because it is imbued with rhythm.”

The exhibition “He Conquered Both Time and Space...” organized by the Russian Museum in the halls of the Stroganov Palace is timed to the 225th anniversary of Alexander Pushkin’s birth. This is the first ever large-scale exhibition held in the Russian Museum to address the genius of Russian and world culture, whose anniversary will be an international event. The exhibition presents an unprecedented number of exhibits – more than three hundred works of painting, sculpture, graphic, decorative, applied and folk arts exclusively from the collection of the Russian Museum. The museum rich depositories enable to characterize the oeuvre of the great writer most fully and diversely and to reconstruct the cultural and historical background, which witnessed the formation and heyday of Pushkin’s unique talent. The show is dedicated to the poet’s characters, contemporaries and descendants. The artistic material presented at the exhibition dates back to the 18th–20th centuries.

The exhibition is dedicated to one of the most important events in anyone's life. Weddings have long been considered not only a family, but also a public occasion, and therefore require compliance with a set of rules established in the early 19th century, which have hardly changed since then. The outward features of a Russian wedding are various elements of the bride's and groom's attire, gifts, dowry and icons. Such exhibits from the State Hermitage stock make it possible to see objects that many years ago accompanied lovers through the happiest period of their lives.The wedding was preceded by a betrothal or engagement ceremony. The exhibition includes a dress that the future Princess Yusupova Zinaida Ivanovna Naryshkina wore on her betrothal, as well as icons used to bless the bride and groom.

“The Hermitage’s Carl Fabergé Rooms preserve the memory of the court jeweller and Hermitage restorer and are intended to stimulate both the study of his legacy and the development of the traditions that he established. It is this purpose that is served by the collection of works by modern-day gemstone-carvers, superb artists with fine taste, that we are presenting today,” Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovsky, General Director of the State Hermitage, commented. The display tells about the creative endeavours of modern-day artists, their experiments in working with semiprecious stones and their striving to combine the achievements of their predecessors with fresh tendencies. The exhibition features more than 35 works that bring together original ideas and a subtle feel for the material, professional execution and virtuoso technical approaches. The creators of the majority of the works are gemstone-carvers based in Saint Petersburg. Also on show in the hall are pieces made by present-day German craftspeople, representatives of the oldest school of European gemstone-carving art located in the town of Idar-Oberstein.

November 2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Russian orientalist, historian and archaeologist Nikolai Ivanovich Veselovsky (1848-1918). He was a man who left an important mark on Russian scholarship with his works on the history and archaeology of Central Asia, the Golden Horde and the northern Black Sea region, as well as works on the history of Oriental studies and archaeology in the country. The exhibition includes more than 200 unique exhibits describing the sites and archaeological cultures discovered by Veselovsky - the Maikop and Scythian cultures, artifacts from the "Golden Cemetery", the medieval Belorechensk necropolis and other places. The objects selected for the exhibition are the most important of the excavations and purchases carried out by this scholar, who systematically acquired antiquities for the Imperial Archaeological Commission. The main focus is on presenting little-known or completely unknown objects. The exhibition is also accompanied by copies of documents (including some previously unpublished documents) and pictorial reconstructions from the research archives of the Institute of the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

The art of drawing was the visceral thread for the entire Italian artistic process in the 15th and 16th centuries. The drawing was the laboratory in which the transition to the art of the Modern Era came about; it was what served as the starting point for painting, sculpture and architecture. The creative searches, unexpected insights and main discoveries came about first on a sheet of paper. The print for its part was the guide to new creative ideas, the art of the model pattern. At first an example of new subjects or a visual textbook of anatomy, then a yardstick for style, and finally a sample of a personal manner of working, that is to say of artistic individuality. Gathered together in one setting, the prints and drawings allow us to trace the complex, at times contradictory, yet meaty and vigorous picture of the evolution of Italian art at the time of its greatest flourishing. The exhibition features some 150 works. They include miniatures executed on expensive parchment in the late 14th century and rapid sketches made from life by Mannerist artists, monumental colour woodcuts in the chiaroscuro technique and austere burin engravings, allegories that have still to be figured out and religious images full of pious emotion. On show are the personal creations of Andrea Mantegna, Filippino Lippi. Giulio Romano, Marcantonio Raimondi, Francesco Parmigianino, Baccio Bandinelli, Giovanni Bellini, Paolo Veronese and Jacopo Tintoretto. Many works have been given fresh attributions; several dozen are going on public display for the first time.

The display will also contain examples of Russian icon-painting, works of Oriental art (a Buddhist tangka and sculpture), archaeological artefacts, manuscripts and documents connected with the artist’s life and oeuvre. One of the main tasks of the exhibition is to present Roerich’s legacy in conjunction with the leitmotif of his creative work – the idea of respect and protection for the values of knowledge and culture. The exhibition project is being prepared by the State Hermitage in conjunction with the Saint Petersburg State Museum-Institute of the Roerich Family and the State Museum of Oriental Art. The participants include museums in Russia, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, India and the USA.

The exhibition will acquaint visitors with the main milestones in the life and service of the great Russian poet. The career of Fyodor Ivanovich Tyutchev (1803–1873) as a state official of the Russian Empire can be traced through reproductions of historical materials. The stands carry portraits of Tyutchev himself and members of his family as well as outstanding statemen of the period, along with passages from his poetry and letters.

The display has been organized by the State Hermitage in conjunction with the Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve and is the first exhibition under a collaboration agreement between the two museums. Over the course of a year, within the permanent display of the Oriental Department, visitors will be able to see a representational presence of the Erebuni museum and acquaint themselves with three exhibits from its stocks. A special place among these is taken by a basalt block bearing a cuneiform inscription of King Argishti I about the foundation of Erebuni.

“Ilya Kabakov is perhaps the only Russian artist of the second half of the 20th century to have become a generally acknowledged world great. Ilya and Emilia Kabakov were all but the only people in the Western world to speak out publicly against breaking ties with Russian cultural institutions. In the General Staff building the total installation devoted to Soviet civilization has consonances with the displays devoted to the history of the previous – imperial – Russian civilization. Its protagonist, however, is the little man, the successor to personages from Gogol and Dostoyevsky,” Mikhail Piotrovsky, General Director of the State Hermitage, commented. Ilya and Emilia Kabakov are famous Conceptualist artists who have gone down in history as the creators of a new genre – the total installation. It is an artistic space filled with a specific atmosphere, a separate environment in which everything – not just individual objects, but also their surroundings, the colour and configuration of the walls, lighting, sound and smells – takes on fresh meanings and serves to intensify the image devised by the creators. The total installation “Monument to a Lost Civilization” became one of the largest in the Kabakovs’ oeuvre. It was produced and first shown by its creators in Palermo in 1999. The total installation takes the form of the design for a utopian museum-city, something of which the artists had dreamed for many years. It was conceived as a memorial to the civilization in which they were born and spent the greater part of their lives – the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Like archaeologists, the Kabakovs collected, described and systematized “shards” of that no longer extant civilization in their full-scale installations. Drawing on their personal experience and recollections, they designed their museum in such a way that, wandering through its various installation-rooms, viewers who had never seen that civilization would be able to form their own conception of it.

The exhibition of drawings Line. Stroke. Spot in the Russian Museum refers to the classic pages of history and the works that make the pride of the museum’s collection. The show features the best works of graphic art by the leading Russian masters of the 20th century from the collection of the Russian Museum. Viewers can get acquainted with the work of the most prominent artists of the first half of the 20th century: Mikhail Vrubel and Valentin Serov, Alexandre Iacovleff and Vasily Shukhaev, Pyotr Miturich and Pyotr Lvov, Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin and Nikolai Tyrsa, Vladimir Lebedev and Vladimir Konashevich. The works by Boris Vlasov and Boris Kocheishvili, Oleg Kudryashov and Kirill Mamonov, Mikhail Vainman and Boris Ermolayev, Boris Kalaushin and Mai Miturich, Pyotr Dik and Evgeny Dobrovinsky successfully combine old pictorial traditions with new plastic searches of 20th-century artists. The exhibition features not only graphic works, but also works that present line and stroke in unexpected materials.

Karl Brullov needs no special introduction. He was the only Russian classical artist of the 19th century who gained fame in Europe in his lifetime and worldwide recognition after his death. He certainly had natural gift for painting. Moreover, he was a highly qualified professional of brilliant and fascinating personality. Brullov was best known for his ingenuity, immense erudition, independence of mind and behaviour, noble indifference to material values, official awards and honours, incredible freedom in actions, as well as for his enduring devotion to artistic endeavour. Only Brullov was honoured with a kind of title “Karl the Great” that showed the appreciation and admiration of his colleagues, art connoisseurs, and students during his lifetime. He was a true artistic genius, an innovator and Pushkin of Russian painting.

The creations of the artistic craftsmen of Lorraine led glassmaking to flourish as one of the main fields in the decorative and applied art of the Art Nouveau era. Twelve firms that specialized in the manufacture of artistic glass will be represented in the exhibition, the majority of them practically unknown in this country. Among the 111 exhibits, visitors will be able to view vases, lamps, flasks and paperweights. The State Hermitage is providing 34 pieces, some of which will be on show for the first time. A considerable portion of the display will be made up of previously unpublished items owned by the Saint Petersburg collector Yury Borisov.

Mark the calendars for the highly anticipated JUNWEX ST. PETERSBURG 2025, set in the breathtaking city of Saint Petersburg. This premier event will be hosted at the Expoforum, a state-of-the-art venue ideal for showcasing the latest and greatest in the industry. From January 29th to February 2nd, 2025, attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of innovation and creativity. JUNWEX ST. PETERSBURG 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience, with exhibitors from all corners of the globe. Visitors can expect to witness cutting-edge designs and technology, as well as network with top professionals in the field. With its rich history and culture, Saint Petersburg provides the perfect backdrop for an event of this magnitude. Those interested in participating in JUNWEX ST. PETERSBURG 2025 should note that the Expoforum is conveniently located, making it easily accessible for both local and international guests. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this world-class event in the heart of Russia's cultural capital.

Held in the heart of Russia's cultural capital, JUNWEX Petersburg 2025 is set to be a dazzling display of the latest trends and innovations in the jewelry industry. This prestigious event will take place at the state-of-the-art Expoforum, located in the vibrant city of Saint Petersburg, from January 29th to February 2nd, 2025. With a serious and official tone, let's not beat around the bush - JUNWEX Petersburg 2025 is an event that industry professionals simply can't afford to miss. Exhibitors from all corners of the globe will descend upon Expoforum, showcasing their finest pieces and sharing their expert knowledge. Attendees can expect to network with like-minded individuals, expand their horizons, and perhaps even strike a deal or two. One won't find any run-of-the-mill trinkets at JUNWEX Petersburg 2025. Only the creme de la creme of the jewelry world will be on display, with pieces that are sure to make even the most discerning of connoisseurs' eyes sparkle with delight. Mark the calendars and save the date for an event that promises to be a cut above the rest. Whether an industry veteran or a newcomer to the scene, JUNWEX Petersburg 2025 is the perfect setting to witness the future of jewelry unfold.

Art 4 Kids: A Pop-Up Motorsports Gallery, Presented by Kart 4 Kids, features art and photography by renowned artists during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg week St. Petersburg-based charity Kart 4 Kids is hosting Art 4 Kids: A Pop-Up Motorsports Gallery at the James Museum the week of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Last year the gallery featured art and photography available for purchase from renowned artists, including Chuck Braud, Ron Burton, Zach Carroll, Todd Cook, Kate Cook, Chris Owens, Bill Patterson, Steve Petroski, Jamey Price, Rae Roberts, Chris Russick, Roger Warrick, Mike Zagorski, and Samatha Zimmerman. A portion of art sales proceeds and all donations benefitJohns Hopkins All Children's. More information can be found here. Information Source: Johns Hopkins All Children's Foundation | eventbrite

Experience the electrifying arts event, Shades of HUNKS at Smokin 19 in Saint Petersburg, FL, on April 12, 2024. Hosted at the renowned venue Smokin 19 located at 3090 34th St N, this one-of-a-kind show promises to captivate audiences with a mesmerizing display of talent and creativity. From 7:00 PM onwards, attendees will be treated to a night filled with excitement and entertainment. Tickets for this exclusive event range from $21.95 to $69.95, offering options to suit every budget. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the Shades of HUNKS at Smokin 19, where artistry meets passion in a spectacular showcase. Mark your calendars and secure your seats for an unforgettable evening in the heart of Saint Petersburg.

The State Russian Museum and the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus open the unprecedented exhibition Russia and Belarus: Crossed Destinies. The Marble Palace presents works by Belarusian artists who graduated from Russian art schools and whose art became the world heritage. The masters often received their professional education in Moscow and St Petersburg, belonged to the same art associations and generally adhered to a single tradition. At the same time, their work retained national features, views of native nature, national heroes and types.

Attention all interior design enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for the highly-anticipated Exhibition Interior Salon 2024, set to take place in the stunning city of Saint Petersburg. This illustrious event will be hosted at the prestigious Expoforum, a venue renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge design. Over the course of two action-packed days, from October 26th to 27th, 2024, attendees will have the unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the latest trends and innovations in the world of interior design. " " Exhibition Interior Salon 2024 promises to be a showcase of creativity, style, and sophistication, featuring an array of top-tier designers, industry professionals, and brand exhibitors. This event is not to be missed by anyone with a passion for aesthetics and design. As autumn leaves start to fall, lovers of all things interior will gather in the heart of Russia to admire, network, and draw inspiration from the crème de la crème of the interior design world. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event at Expoforum, Saint Petersburg, Russia. Let's raise the curtain on the future of interior design together at Exhibition Interior Salon 2024. "

The word ‘tidings’ appeared a long time ago, yet it is quite relevant to modern life filled with various kinds of news. The exhibition is devoted to the issues of transmitting and receiving information, its reliability and deceptiveness. The exhibition features 12 sections: Letter; Message as a Ritual; Newspaper; Radio; Telephone; Television; Letters, Codes, and Ciphers; Gossip, Rumours, and Misinformation; Messages from Space; Messengers; Signal; Digital World. The artists are more interested not in the technological aspects of communication processes but rather in humanistic ones. All the works are united by the motif of tidings – news – messages.

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR AGRORUS 2024, taking place in the stunning city of Saint Petersburg. This prestigious event will be held at the state-of-the-art Expoforum, located in the heart of the city, from August 28th to August 30th, 2024. Attendees can look forward to a showcase of the latest advancements in agricultural technology, sustainable farming practices, and a plethora of local and international exhibitors. With a focus on tradition and innovation, the fair promises to be a melting pot of ideas and a hub for industry professionals to connect and collaborate. Don't miss the chance to be part of this grand celebration of agriculture's rich heritage and bright future.

The FASHION INDUSTRY EXHIBITION 2024, set to take place from October 17 to October 20 at the prestigious Expoforum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, promises to be a landmark event in the fashion calendar. This premier exhibition will gather industry leaders, emerging designers, and fashion enthusiasts under one roof, providing a unique platform for networking, innovation, and inspiration. Attendees can expect to witness cutting-edge fashion trends, groundbreaking technologies, and insightful panel discussions led by renowned experts. With its strategic location in the heart of Saint Petersburg, the FASHION INDUSTRY EXHIBITION 2024 offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest in fashion while experiencing the rich cultural heritage of this historic city. Don't miss the chance to be part of an event that shapes the future of fashion.

FASHION INDUSTRY 2024 is set to be a landmark event in the world of fashion, taking place from October 17 to October 20 at the prestigious Expoforum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This highly anticipated gathering will bring together industry leaders, designers, and fashion enthusiasts from across the globe to explore the latest trends, innovations, and business opportunities. With a focus on sustainability, technology, and global market dynamics, FASHION INDUSTRY 2024 promises to offer invaluable insights and networking possibilities. Attendees can expect a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops led by renowned experts, providing a comprehensive overview of the current and future state of the fashion industry. The event will also feature an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge designs and products, offering a unique platform for brands to connect with potential partners and clients. FASHION INDUSTRY 2024 is not just an event; it is a pivotal moment for the fashion community to come together, share knowledge, and shape the future of the industry.

Denis Von Meck, a descendant of Pytor Tchaikovsky and the von Meck family, will present a special lecture about one of the 19th century's greatest composers and the 25 days Tchaikovsky psent in America. Join us for an insightful evening followed by a reception, courtesy of Russian American Cultural Heritage Center (RACH-C). Please note this lecture will be conducted in Russian language. Information Source: Theater 86 | eventbrite

Pulpfor 2024 is gearing up to be the event of the year, with industry professionals from around the globe flocking to the picturesque city of Saint Petersburg. Held at the state-of-the-art Expoforum, this gathering is set to take place from November 12th to 14th, 2024. This prestigious event promises to be a hub of innovation, showcasing the latest advancements and trends in the pulp and paper industry. Attendees can expect a three-day extravaganza, packed with insightful presentations, cutting-edge exhibits, and ample networking opportunities. With its serious and official tone, Pulpfor 2024 is the perfect setting for professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve in this ever-evolving sector. Mark the calendar - this is one event that's not to be missed.

Ah, Sfitex 2024! The event of the year that's got everyone in the security and fire safety industry on the edge of their seats. This isn't just any old conference – it's the crème de la crème, set to take place in the magnificent city of Saint Petersburg. Now, let's cut to the chase. Sfitex 2024 will be held at the state-of-the-art Expoforum, a venue that's second to none in Russia’s cultural capital. From November 26th to 28th, 2024, attendees will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge technologies, and gain insights that are sure to set them apart from the competition. Talk about a feather in your cap! With a lineup of speakers that's as impressive as the Hermitage Museum's art collection, this event promises to be as informative as it is inspiring. And let's not forget about the networking opportunities - they'll be as plentiful as blinis at a Russian feast. So mark those calendars and start counting down the days until Sfitex 2024. It's an event that's not to be missed, and it's sure to be the talk of the town.

Mark your calendars folks, because the International Forum-Exhibition Russian Industrialist 2024 is just around the corner! In the heart of Saint Petersburg, the Expoforum will play host to this prestigious event from November 26th to 28th. With industry leaders, innovators, and experts from around the globe, it's the place to be for those looking to stay ahead in the industrial game. Attendees can expect a jam-packed three days of exhibitions, seminars, and networking opportunities that'll set the tone for the future of industry. No stone is left unturned at this gathering - whether it's the latest technological advancements or groundbreaking research - the International Forum-Exhibition Russian Industrialist 2024 will showcase it all. So, heads up, because this is one event that any industry professional worth their salt won't want to miss. See you there!

The Hookah Club Show 2024 is set to be an unparalleled event in the heart of Saint Petersburg, taking place at the prestigious Expoforum from December 21 to December 22, 2024. This annual gathering has become a cornerstone for enthusiasts and professionals in the hookah industry, showcasing the latest innovations, products, and trends. Attendees can expect a diverse array of exhibitors, from leading hookah brands to emerging artisans, all under one roof. The event promises insightful seminars, engaging workshops, and live demonstrations, providing a comprehensive experience for all participants. With its reputation for excellence, the Hookah Club Show 2024 is poised to attract a global audience, making it a must-attend event for anyone involved in the hookah community. The serene yet vibrant atmosphere of Saint Petersburg, coupled with the state-of-the-art facilities at Expoforum, ensures a memorable and productive experience for all attendees.