Evgenia Myasnikova

Evgenia is the visionary behind the independent book and art space Prostaya Neformalnost. In 2018, she launched Artservatory in Khabarovsk, which remained active until the autumn of 2022. The center's grand opening featured a solo exhibition by Moscow-based artist Masha Yankovskaya titled "Self-Identification," with the artist's personal presence. Artservatory is primarily dedicated to exhibition activities related to contemporary art, photography, and illustration. Additionally, the center organizes a diverse range of educational events, including lectures, film screenings, discussions and workshops. The inspiration for such a creative space stemmed from Evgenia's personal need and desire to have a platform dedicated to contemporary art in her hometown. In 2019, the center won in the all-Russian educational program "Cultural Initiative and Leadership in Creative Industries" (Moscow). The team also participated in the curatorial school of the Vladivostok School of Contemporary Art and the art residency Slavs and Tatars in Berlin.