La estreno de la película "Salida a la ciudad"
In the vibrant city of Tomsk, Russia, the street art scene experienced a significant event in 2023 with the Exit to the City festival. Organised by the creative agency, Street Vision, the event showcased ten unique artworks that transformed the city's landscape.
One of the most anticipated projects was the "Five Centuries of Tomsk" supersized mural, planned for a wall opposite the "Summer" shopping center. However, the project faced public controversy and was ultimately cancelled in 2025. Local residents and community groups raised concerns about the mural's content and design, arguing that it did not appropriately represent Tomsk's history and culture.
Despite the cancellation of the supersized mural project, the Exit to the City festival continued to thrive. A short documentary film about the festival was posted on Street Vision's public page, featuring appearances by festival organisers, authors, sponsors, Tomsk officials, and even former acting Tomsk mayor, Michael Ratner.
Michael Ratner played a role in the creation of one of the festival's works, a mural on Ushayka embankment. The film includes discussions with various individuals involved in the festival, reminiscing about all ten artworks created during Exit to the City.
It's worth noting that the cancellation of the supersized mural project did not affect the plans for future Exit to the City festivals in Tomsk. In fact, according to the filmmakers, more of the Exit to the City festival is expected in Tomsk.
For those interested in seeing the works from the 2023 Exit to the City festival, a separate article is available. The festival served as a testament to the creative spirit of Tomsk and its commitment to art and culture. The cancellation of the supersized mural project did not dampen the city's enthusiasm for public art, with Street Vision continuing to be at the forefront of these initiatives.
Movies-and-tv documentaries about Tomsk's Exit to the City festival were posted on Street Vision's public page, and the discussions in those films highlighted the city's commitment to entertainment and art. Despite the cancellation of the supersized mural project, interest in public art remains high in Tomsk, with expectations for more Exit to the City festivals in the future.
