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Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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Anna Denderina
An exhibition by Anna Denderina, a renowned monumental artist and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, has opened in the exhibition hall of the Faculty of Architecture at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). The exhibition is part of a creative collaboration between the university, the I.E. Repin St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, and the Monumental Painting Workshop under the direction of Alexander Bystrov.
The event was opened by Yulia Yankovskaya, Head of the Urban Planning Department at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. In her speech, she emphasized the exhibition's importance for the educational process and professional development of architecture students.
The speaker noted that Anna Denderina is the author of major monumental projects, including the design of the Gorny Institute metro station in St. Petersburg and the murals of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Chelyabinsk: "She is a very renowned artist, and I think it's important that our students see how works of monumental art are integrated into the architectural environment."
In her welcoming remarks, Anna Denderina noted that the exhibition is dedicated not only to the final result but also to the process of creative exploration: "Almost a year has passed since the opening of the Mining Institute station. Passengers see a completed artistic solution, but here I want to show the process: sketches, versions, including rejected ones. The path of a monumental artist is a long search."
The artist also emphasized the need for close collaboration between architects and monumentalists: "A monumental artist can't exist without an architect. We can't work 'for nothing.' I want to appeal to future architects: don't forget to include mosaics, stained glass, and other works of fine art in your projects. We can't do without you, and our shared future is in your hands."
During the opening, it was noted that the Faculty of Architecture's exhibition hall is becoming a platform for professional dialogue and exchange of experience not only within the university, but also between creative teams from various educational and cultural institutions.
Andrey Surovenkov, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Head of the Department of Architectural Design, addressed the event's participants with welcoming remarks. He emphasized that modern architectural projects require an interdisciplinary approach and collaboration between specialists from various fields. "One specialist can no longer create the perfect project. We need to share experiences, collaborate, and utilize the professional and artistic potential of our colleagues," he noted.
Sergei Mikhailov, Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs at SPbGASU, also delivered a welcoming address. He noted the university's prospects for developing partnerships with external professional communities and the importance of such exhibitions for training sought-after specialists: "This interest is mutual, and we will make every effort to ensure that such collaborations yield results and serve the common goal of education and professional development."
In conclusion, Sergei Vladimirovich thanked Anna Denderina for her decision to present her work at the university and wished the exhibition's visitors vivid impressions and interesting professional interactions.
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