Vivat St Petersburg Celebration

From: Vivat Celebration Limited Edition: 2 Exhibition: Vivat St. Petersburg Material: Printed vinyl Dimensions: 30" x 99" (76cm x 251cm) Hanging Hardware Included Summary Peter the Great was passionate about bringing culture and art to Russia. In 1703, he founded St. Petersburg and set out to build a “window to Europe.” He recruited European architects, engineers, scientists, and other professionals to lend their talents. Widespread immigration of intellectuals and artists quickly transformed the city into the cultural hub of Russia. In 2003, Baltimore launched Vivat! St. Petersburg – a celebration of St. Petersburg’s tricentennial, 300 hundred years of great art, literature, theatre, music, and dance. This banner promoted the dozens of exhibitions, performances, lectures, and other events. Why Baltimore? For one, Maryland has a “sister” relationship with St. Petersburg. Description Vivat! St. Petersburg was a multimedia celebration of St. Petersburg’s 300th birthday in Baltimore. The