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you interested, including many of the original factory fittings seamlessly merged with
the thoroughly contemporary design. There are three galleries here, two exhibition
), with a great summer terrace. Come by to check out what's going on in St Peters-
burg's contemporary art scene - go through the little entrance with the turnstile and
ETAGI is in the courtyard.
GALLER
ALLERY
PUSHKINSKAYA 10
(
Пушкинская 10
; en.p-10.ru; Ligovsky pr 53; admission free; 3-7pm Wed-Sun; Plosh-
chad Vosstaniya)
This legendary locale is a required stop for anyone who is interested in
the contemporary art and music scene in St Petersburg. The former apartment block -
affectionately called by its street address despite the fact that the public entrance is ac-
tually on Ligovsky pr - contains studio and gallery space, as well as the cool music
shops and galleries. It offers a unique opportunity to hang out with local musicians
and artists, who are always eager to talk about their work.
The story of Pushkinskaya 10 goes back to 1988, when a group of artists/squatters
took over the condemned apartment block. The decrepit building became 'under-
ground central', as artists and musicians moved in to set up studios, others stopped by
to hang out with them, and outsiders became curious about the creative activity going
on inside.
The main galleries, the
Museum of Non-Conformist Art
and the
New
Academy of Fine Arts Museum
, are on the 4th floor. Smaller galleries are
scattered throughout the building, and the artists often open their studios to visitors,
especially on Saturday afternoons. A highlight is the
Temple of Love, Peace &
Music
(ground fl; 6-8pm Fri)
. Collector Kolya Vasin (Russia's most famous Beatles
fan) has an amazing array of John Lennon paraphernalia, which he shares with other
fans on designated days.
It's possible to arrange a free tour of the building in English. Call Anastasia on
911 977 3850 to book a time.
