Art space 'Kirpichi'

About museum

At one time, the old building of the Poklevsky-Kozell complex housed both nuns' cells and a military enlistment office. Only the ground floor and the basement have been preserved in their historical form. According to local old-timers, it was on the ground floor of this building that the nuns' cells were located; they lived attached to the family of the 'vodka king'. The art space was named 'Kirpichi' because the building was built from bricks from the Gustomesov factory, which operated in the mid-19th century. Director Marina Sokolova said the idea to create the art space was born when she was looking for an exhibition venue for her project — an exhibition of paintings by the artist and designer George Shagashvili. Designer Natalya Mishukova and her family made a huge contribution to the building's transformation. 'Kirpichi' opened to visitors on January 19, 2022. The first project was the exhibition 'Steps', showcasing works by Ural and international artists. There is also a souvenir shop, and master classes, creative meetings and fashion shows are planned.