Today marks the opening of world-renowned architect, Santiago Calatrava’s unprecedented exhibition at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Not only will Calatrava become the first contemporary architect to have a retrospective exhibition at the Hermitage, but this will also be one of his largest and most extensive exhibitions to date. Curated by Cristina Carillo de Albornoz and Ksenia Malich, the exhibition will examine Calatrava’s innovative style through his various artistic realms. From never-before-seen paintings and sculptures to celebrated architectural models and sketches spanning Calatrava’s 30- plus year career, the exhibition will give individuals a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings and creative process of this celebrated artist. More images and information on the event after the break.
“In St. Petersburg, the city of bridges, we cannot imagine a finer start to the architectural exhibitions cycle within the Hermitage 20/21 project,” said Dr. Piotrovsky, director of the State Hermitage Museum. The goal of the 20/21 project is to collect, study and exhibit art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
