/MAISON25,
Cultural space,
Saint Petersburg, 2021
(strategy

+ identity + website + production)

MAISON25: Where Art Meets Tradition in St. Petersburg

MAISON25 is a versatile cultural space located at 25 Galernaya Street in the heart of St. Petersburg. It serves as a gallery with rotating exhibitions, a venue for private art lectures and consultations, and a host for art shows and exclusive events.

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The Essence of MAISON25: In French, "maison" means a living house, and MAISON25 embodies this concept perfectly. Situated on the ground floor of a historic building, it preserves the charm of traditional masonry in its surroundings.

Design Approach: MAISON25's visual identity is a blend of modern artistry and historical reverence. The font pairing combines Antiqua for its classical roots and Grotesque for contemporary relevance. This fusion echoes the dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation seen in its exhibitions.

Color Palette: Inspired by Pantone's 2021 shades, MAISON25's primary colors are gray and yellow, symbolizing creativity and warmth. Blue accents pay homage to a prominent 1970s Norwegian art piece—a striking ultramarine chair—that has become an iconic fixture within the space.

Distinctive Details: Reflecting its French namesake, MAISON25 incorporates a bespoke plaque design reminiscent of traditional European signage. Matte translucent covers on art object labels and brochures add a tactile dimension, inviting visitors to explore and engage with the curated collections.

Website: The MAISON25 website mirrors its physical identity, featuring bold typography, a minimalist layout, and a focus on showcasing art objects. It seamlessly extends the immersive experience of visiting the gallery online, inviting art enthusiasts into its cultural realm.

MAISON25 wordmark on a card with French manifesto text
MAISON25 printed cards with French manifesto text
MAISON25 gallery space with blue sculptural chairs and a stove
MAISON25 poster with a blue chair on a white plinth
MAISON25 interior: tiled white stove, iron oven door and ink artwork
MAISON25 tickets and printed programme in hand
MAISON25 glass vases with green stems on a white table
MAISON25 exhibition flyer and grey ticket
MAISON25 tickets in yellow, grey, blue and white
MAISON25 exhibition invitation on a blue chair
MAISON25 tickets in blue, pink, yellow and grey
MAISON25 gallery with glassware and flowers on a long table
MAISON25 printed cards with French text
MAISON25 French manifesto beside a sculpture on a plinth
MAISON25 French manifesto text over a pink stone on black
MAISON25 tickets, gallery view and flyer
MAISON25 French text poster with yellow and grey tickets
MAISON25 ring-shaped sculpture beside French text
MAISON25 classical bust over printed French text
MAISON25 black card on a weathered wooden post
MAISON25 black card under a stepped black sculpture
MAISON25 black cards with French text on a white shelf
MAISON25 website hero with flowers and a Russian headline
MAISON25 French manifesto text with a blue stone on black
MAISON25 grey tickets on white paper
MAISON25 × TONY.WWWWW collaboration banner with a painted hat
MAISON25 website collaboration page layout
MAISON25 website About page with a classical bust
MAISON25 website on desktop and mobile with fashion photos
MAISON25 mobile website over French manifesto text
MAISON25 website art catalogue page in Russian
MAISON25 website on two smartphones

Creative Director: Vladimir Nikandrov
Designer: Rust Balyaev

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