Erarta is a museum of modern art. Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art Erarta

In St. Petersburg, opened the largest modern museum - Erarta. The project in many respects surpasses other similar galleries not only grandiose scope, but also a new, absolutely unique approach to art-art.

Creating a museum

In the center of Vasilevsky Island, in a large five-story building, Erart visitors - the Museum of Contemporary Art are waiting for visitors. The photo of the building demonstrates that it was built in the style of late Stalinist classicism. The entrance to the museum is decorated with 2 sculptures - Era and Art, created by D. Zhukov - a talented graduate of the Kh. Stieglitz.

The total area of the museum is 8000 m ², 2500 m ² under its own exposures, temporary exhibitions occupy 1000 m ², the rest - auxiliary lines (workshops, shops, cafes, a restaurant, cinemas, etc.).

Officially the museum was opened on 30.09.2010.

"Filling" of the museum

To date, Erarta is a museum of contemporary art - the largest private museum in Russia. In his assets more than 2000 diverse works of 150 domestic artists. It is not only painting, graphics and sculptures, but also ceramics, forged products, installations, photographs, illustrations for classical works of literature and stuff from the world of art.

In addition to permanent exhibitions in museum galleries, temporary exhibitions are held.

Organizers set themselves the task of looking for new young talents, popularize contemporary art. The work is aimed at the widest possible audience.

Erarta's uniqueness lies in the fact that she does not support any particular direction or style in art, giving the main preference to the skill and talent of the authors. Therefore, in the arena are collected the most diverse works, allowing each viewer to find something of his own, according to personal taste and mental state.

Related art projects

Creative art space called U-space is a fresh and original project created by the museum. It is a secluded place with a special mood - atmosphere, lighting, smells, music, designed for meditation, relaxation, philosophizing, physical recreation alone with your thoughts. The situation is really mesmerizing.

At the same time, up to 5 people can visit this unusual corner. Unfortunately, the visit time is limited to 15 minutes.

Today Erarta - a museum of modern art - created 5 amazing worlds:

• "The Cherry Orchard";
• "Origins";
• "Childhood";
• "My home is my castle";
• "What remains when everything passes."

Multimedia performances are another author's project of Erart, which is a success. This is a kind of theater, the actors in which are works of artists. Static images are superimposed with moving graphic images, music and sound accompaniment, lighting effects. It seems that the pictures come to life and immerse the viewer in the artist's worldview. Quite strange, but attractive and exciting sensations ...

Useful information: the address of the museum, how to get there and the mode of operation

How to get to the Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art? Gallery address: Russia, St. Petersburg, the famous Vasilievsky Island, st. The 29th Line, 2.

In order to get to the museum without any adventures, the official site offers visitors several routes to choose from:

• From the metro stop "Vasileostrovskaya", according to destination, the taxi will take K30, K44, K62 or K120. You can use public transport - bus number 6 or tram number 6 or 40.
• From Art. Metro "Nevsky Prospect" can be reached by minibus K154, K309, K346 or K690, by buses 1,7,128 and 152 or by trolleybus 10 and 11.
• From the metro station "Primorskaya" goes to the Erart Museum tram number 6, bus number 6 or trolleybus number 10.

You can independently route to the museum - the gallery of modern art - Erart, using interactive maps on the Internet.

The mode of work of the art complex: every day from 10 am to 10 pm, Tuesday is a day off.

How much will it cost to visit Erarta - Museum of Modern Art

The price list of the museum is too extensive and slightly confusing:

• One-time ticket for adults costs 400 rubles.
• Single family ticket (the maximum for it can go to the gallery 2 adults and 3 children under 14 years old) - 650 rubles.
• For Russians and foreigners up to 21 years inclusive (documented), a discount ticket costs 200 rubles.
• Russian citizens 60 years and over (confirmed by the document) purchase a ticket at a preferential cost of 200 rubles.
• The annual subscription costs 3000 rubles.
• Preferential annual subscription is twice cheaper - 1500 rubles.
• The annual family subscription costs 5000 rubles.
• Preschoolers or a group of schoolchildren with 1 adult attendant visit the museum for free.
• When visiting the temporary exhibition, an additional ticket for 200 rubles is purchased.
• A single ticket for a group of up to 5 people per visit to U-space costs 200 rubles.
• The price of the "Black Square" cartoon is 100 rubles.
• "Why people do not fly" - the performance takes place twice a day. A personal ticket costs 250 rubles. A group session for up to 15 people costs only 3,750 rubles. If the number of people is more than 15, then for each of the next will have to pay another 250 rubles.

• A regular ticket with a ticket for a performance costs 600 rubles. Preferential ticket + ticket for the performance costs 350 rubles.
• Gift certificates: "One-time ticket standard" - 400 rubles, a U-space session - 200 rubles.
• If you want to get wedding photos and / or videos on the background of modern art, the entrance of the newlyweds with 1 photographer costs 1200 rubles. (400 rubles per nose), the process of shooting - 1000 rubles. A little expensive? This is Erart! Museum of Modern Art of St. Petersburg.
• If you have a valid St. Petersburg guest card, you are entitled to free admission to the museum.

Commercial flavor is an integral part of the present, allowing to support talented masters and to preserve freedom from political dictates.

Famous Neighborhoods

Near the newly-minted museum there are such sights:

• The State Hermitage.
• The State Museum of the Roerich family.
• St. Andrew's Cathedral.
• Petersburg Puppet Museum.
• Museum of the Petersburg Metro.
• Menshikov's Palace.
• The Cabinet of Curiosities.
• Zoo museum.
• Museum of Russian Vodka.
• Saint Isaac's Cathedral.

Feedback from compatriots and foreign guests

From the day of its opening until this hour, many fans bought Erarta - a museum of contemporary art. Feedback from compatriots and foreign guests is 99% positive. People celebrate a rich collection of art works that represent the skill of contemporary artists. All expositions are carefully organized, nowhere is felt negligence, the gallery presents works of high and extra-class.

Pleases the very well-developed infrastructure of the building itself, the quality of the finishes and the spaciousness of the halls, stylish interiors. Here you can buy your favorite painting or product, if you want - to visit the restaurant or refresh yourself in a cafe. Employees are zealous, and visitors feel welcome.

Even a cursory examination of the museum gives the realization that the organizers are serious. Undoubtedly, the purpose of creating the museum is not short-term enrichment, but long-term prospects.

Given the rigor and thoroughness of the selection of works for expositions, for a novice artist to bring his skills to the public in the galleries of Erarta - a high start.

Interesting Facts

• The name of the museum is translated from Latin as "Time of Art".
• The interiors of the building are decorated with author's wall paintings.
• The world's first international festival of short films about painting was held in Erart. Now annual festivals here are tradition.
• Erarta is on the list of the top 10 museums in Russia.
• The museum's galleries additionally work in London, Zurich, New York and Hong Kong.