Tue. Sep 16th, 2025

News – Government of Russia


In the days of the XI St. Petersburg International Forum of the United Cultures, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov opened the Center for Contemporary Art named after Sergei Kureokhin.

“The architecture of the center is permeated by the emotions and spirit of the person, the name of which he is named, Sergei Kurovin. Innovation, modernity was inherent in him. His works were breathing. It is important to feel and open the new facets of his art, ”said Tatyana Golikova.

After a large -scale reconstruction, the center was transformed into a modern space for creativity, inspiration, meetings, discoveries and rest.

The unique multifunctional complex is ready to accept a variety of forms of contemporary art. It provides for concerts, festivals, theatrical productions, exhibitions and television, lectures, video installations, laboratories.

Alexander Beglov noted that the Surge cinema was previously located in the center building, which has not been used in recent years, and now the avant -garde center has been created.

“The soul of everyone who was engaged in its creation is invested in this center, and this is a good memory for Sergey,” said Alexander Beglov.

The center will have a constant exposition dedicated to the life and work of Sergei Kurovin, in memory of which this center was created – a man of multifaceted talent, a bold innovator who left a bright mark in art.

The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated all those present on the opening of the center and expressed confidence that new projects, creative discussions and cultural events that will be held here will unite people of different generations and views, will be filled with meanings, which are based on our traditional spiritual and moral values.

“Let this space always be filled with the energy of creation, live meetings and bold ideas,” said Tatyana Golikova.

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