A letter of greeting from the International Council of Museums
On the occasion of the Grand Opening of the National School of Calligraphy (Moscow), the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy received a welcome letter from the International Council of Museums (Russia).
Vladimir Tolstoy, President of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Russia), Director of the Yasnaya polyana Museum, essayist, journalist, Leo Tolstoy‘s great great-grand son
“…It is such a pleasure that the rare art of calligraphy is being preserved and nourished these days in the works of famous artists who have taken part in a series of exhibition projects. Besides, I am happy to see that this art also attracts a great number of exhibition visitors and guests. Government officials, the media, and general public also showed their interest in the calligraphic art. The result of the recent exhibitions and an ever-growing interest in calligraphy was an initiative to launch the first-ever National School of Calligraphy.”
“The International Council of Museums, Russia in its pursuit of preservation and promotion of museum collections that are an integral part of the national and world cultural heritage; development of calligraphy merging tangible and non-tangible cultural heritage to which UNESCO is paying special attention would like to specify the importance of this project and its willingness to further support the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy as well its mission to preserve this unique art for the generations to come – generations that need a caring approach, sense of protection and sustainable development. Besides, ICOM Russia believes that the success of this project will help establish closer ties with other cultures and solidify relations between various countries.”
“I wish the National School of Calligraphy, being a refined and distinguished project of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy long life and brilliant opportunities, while all their students – best of luck, many successes and pleasure that they will find in their closeness to the delicate art of calligraphy.”
The fragment of a letter so valuable and dear
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy expresses its gratitude to the International Council of Museum, Russia for its assiduous attention to the project and invaluable support.
