Until September 27, the square in front of the Manege was occupied by the installation «Spatial Shift» by artist Rommulo Vieira Conceição.
It is difficult to imagine St. Petersburg as a vibrant city. The gray granite, pastel facades, and strict lines of the historic center have long become part of its image. But until the end of September, an installation by the Brazilian artist and participant of the 35th São Paulo Biennial was displayed in the square in front of the Manege.
The installation simultaneously resembles a children’s maze, a stained-glass window of a Gothic cathedral, and a giant kaleidoscope. Curved metal lattices echo the pattern of famous St. Petersburg fences, while semi-transparent panels in red, blue, green, and pink function as color filters. Take a few steps, and the familiar Petersburg transforms. Gray facades flare with vibrant hues, the silhouettes of passersby overlap one another, and the sunlight paints colorful patterns on the pavement.
