Erarta exhibited monumental bronze sculptures by the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and artworks by the contemporary Chinese artist Liu Bolin. Erarta's high-profile projects in 2019 included an exhibition of photographs by the fashion photographer Mario Testino and Style Ducati, an exhibition of collectors' editions of the Italian Ducati motorcycles, as well as design concepts, photos and videos. Recognition In 2013, Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art was rated among the top 10 museums in Russia on TripAdvisor travel website. In 2015, Erarta became the first Russian museum of contemporary art to be featured on Google Arts and Culture project. Starting from 30 June 2015, artworks from Erarta's collection can be viewed online through Google Arts and Culture platform. In 2016, Erarta Museum received the Baltic Star International Award for its contributions to supporting culture. In 2018, National Geographic magazine named Erarta Museum one of the '5 cultural gems' in St. Petersburg. In 2018, the global art encyclopedia Oxford Art Online published an extensive article about Erarta Museum and a guide to its permanent collection. In 2019, the international newspaper Financial Times spotlighted Erarta Museum as 'one of the city's most exciting places'. Erarta Restaurant Erarta Restaurant located on floor 1 of Erarta Museum features two rooms with a total seating capacity of 100 guests showcasing works by contemporary Russian artists. This à la carte establishment is particularly well known for its desserts rated as the best in St. Petersburg by both TripAdvisor and Time Out. Erarta Restaurants also creates desserts inspired by certain major exhibitions held at the museum. Erarta Home Stores Erarta Home Stores on floor 1 of the museum's Exhibitions Wing offer signature souvenirs, books, interior décor items, prints, and original artworks. They are also available through the Erarta Shop Online Store. See also List of museums in Saint Petersburg References External links Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art at Google Arts and Culture Project Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art on Oxford Art Online Art museums established in 2010 Contemporary art galleries in Russia 2010 establishments in Russia Art museums and galleries in Saint Petersburg