The Sillamäe Museum has inaugurated an exhibition focusing on the Popolitov family of artists, in honor of patriarch Aleksandr's 80th birthday. The exhibition showcases the works of Aleksandr, a notable applied artist and one of the museum's founders who passed away five years ago, as well as those of his wife Nadežda, a photographer, and their daughter Darja, who is the curator of the exhibition and represents various artistic disciplines in her work.

Curator Darja Popolitova emphasized the uniqueness of this exhibition, stating that the contemporary artworks are integrated within the museum's permanent collection. The visitor experience is designed to be interactive, resembling a discovery journey where attendees search for the artworks in relation to the existing displays. This approach encourages a dialogue between the permanent exhibits and the various pieces, enhancing the viewer's engagement with both the history and the contemporary expressions of the Popolitov family’s legacy.

This family exhibition not only celebrates Aleksandr's artistic contributions but also serves as a platform for dialogue about the relationship between contemporary and classical art forms within museum spaces. The integration of family works into the museum encourages visitors to reflect on the narrative of artistic legacy and familial connections in cultural expression, thereby making the display a significant addition to the Sillamäe cultural landscape.