Art of Perestroika

Art of Perestroika

Art of Perestroika is a name given to modern art groups and artists in St. Petersburg during Perestroika (1985-1989).

Artist groups included Mitki, Battle Elephants, Sergei Bugaev, Timur Novikov and Svoi.


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