Stories from the Admiralteisky District
In November 2010, I brought my art to an unconventional setting—a budget supermarket, "Pyaterochka." This exhibition, part of the "Stories from the Admiralteisky District" project organized by the charity fund "CEC Artslink," showcased a series of paintings inspired by scenes near the store. Featured works included portraits of local workers, a factory changing room, the entrance and window of the store "Halal," a soccer field with a torn net, and the entrance to "Admilarteiskie Werf" with its digital temperature display.
The five-day exhibit sparked varied reactions. One customer, visiting for vodka, was moved enough to donate 1,000 rubles to the fund. However, a store worker, upset that the paintings depicted non-Russian workers, caused a stir with a hateful outburst, even facing potential legal repercussions. Despite the challenges, the exhibit succeeded in creating dialogue among customers, staff, and management, bringing art into everyday life.
Central Asian Migrants in St Peterburg, show in budget supermarket , Photo was taken by Solmaz Guseinova.