Part 5.1
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Geo: Grodno, BY
My 3D friends assured me that the closest comparison to Grodno is Lviv. There is some truth to this, but in my opinion, it pertains not to architecture but to the creative spirit that reigns in this town. Various restaurants, secret art exhibitions, and art galleries abound; even the trendiest designer in Belarus is based in Grodno. Even the hotel with the unassuming name "U Hrushe" with a balcony overlooking a narrow street in the center, ancient parquet floors, and an abundance of paintings right in the room screams: you are in a city where artists reign.
I have been pondering where all the creative personalities and 3D studios in St. Petersburg or Lviv come from. Grodno also allows us to observe one pattern: in cities with interesting architecture, a creative cluster incubates itself. People unconsciously absorb a love for beauty from childhood and develop taste. As they say: you are who you associate with...
Returning to the first thesis about the similarity of cities — the center of Grodno reminds me of Yaroslavl both in structure and approach to architectural restoration. In the evening, life buzzes here with diverse gastronomy and establishments, along with plenty of curious stories from locals. One such story was shared by a barista with a Viking-like beard down to his knees. The thing is, the aforementioned balcony overlooks the central fortress wall, which I initially mistakenly thought was part of the central church that I will talk about in the next article. So, around 5 AM, I was awakened by the endless barking of a pack of dogs, as if they were hunting game. The barista told me that just behind the wall in this cozy town lies the harshest prison in Belarus) It fits quite well into the concept of contemporary art 😄
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Photo: GORK
Geo: Grodno, BY
My 3D friends assured me that the closest comparison to Grodno is Lviv. There is some truth to this, but in my opinion, it pertains not to architecture but to the creative spirit that reigns in this town. Various restaurants, secret art exhibitions, and art galleries abound; even the trendiest designer in Belarus is based in Grodno. Even the hotel with the unassuming name "U Hrushe" with a balcony overlooking a narrow street in the center, ancient parquet floors, and an abundance of paintings right in the room screams: you are in a city where artists reign.
I have been pondering where all the creative personalities and 3D studios in St. Petersburg or Lviv come from. Grodno also allows us to observe one pattern: in cities with interesting architecture, a creative cluster incubates itself. People unconsciously absorb a love for beauty from childhood and develop taste. As they say: you are who you associate with...
Returning to the first thesis about the similarity of cities — the center of Grodno reminds me of Yaroslavl both in structure and approach to architectural restoration. In the evening, life buzzes here with diverse gastronomy and establishments, along with plenty of curious stories from locals. One such story was shared by a barista with a Viking-like beard down to his knees. The thing is, the aforementioned balcony overlooks the central fortress wall, which I initially mistakenly thought was part of the central church that I will talk about in the next article. So, around 5 AM, I was awakened by the endless barking of a pack of dogs, as if they were hunting game. The barista told me that just behind the wall in this cozy town lies the harshest prison in Belarus) It fits quite well into the concept of contemporary art 😄
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