Polina Markova
Artplay is a former industrial zone, which today occupies the territory of the whole city block. Once it used to be the oldest Russian factory "Monometr" which produced precision instruments. Nowadays Artplay is both a business and a cultural centre sheltering young designers and architects under its roofs. British Higher School of Art and Design and lots of architect bureaus are located here. All inhabitants of the block have a right to set up their own art-experiments within the territory of the factory so the space is changing constantly. You can also find here a couple of boutiques, an amazing book shop Kaspar Hauser with a small coffee bar, a pub with famous peer cider but most importantly — art galleries. Exhibitions are regularly held here as a part of various festivals and biennales.
