Calligraphers impressed with the idea of the Exhibition in Veliky Novgorod and its realization

“The International Exhibition of Calligraphy in Novgorod was very successful. It was a wonderful time, first and foremost due to the excellent organization of the entire event by the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy. I would like to thank the whole project team! I'm looking forward to our next exhibition.”

Kim Jong Chil
Participant of the exhibition

“The exhibition was well-organized. Strict decor and elegant interior allowed for exhibits appreciation. I really liked the works selected and presented at the exposition. Visitors admired the works for a long time. For this reason only we can say that the exhibition was held at a high level.”

Michel D'Anastasio
Participant of the exhibition

“I suppose the city centre is a nice location for the Novgorod exhibition. Clearly visible and well heard far away. Everything is neat and attractive, very harmonious as a whole. And the theme conformed to the spirit of this antique museum district, a holiday in one word.”

Yuri Koverdyayev
Participant of the exhibition

“The mere fact of the occurrence of the III International Exhibition of Calligraphy is significant in itself. It imposes additional responsibility on the organizers and participants. The carefully chosen location, – an ancient city, where many cultural and historical values and churches are preserved – was also a great advantage. It increased the resonance of calligraphic art in some way. The event must be noted as dominant for a few days for people who have discovered one more art.”

Pavel Semchenko
Participant of the exhibition

“I would like to express my deep gratitude once again to you and your wonderful staff for making it possible for me to take part in this unforgettable event in Veliky Novgorod! To be a guest in this beautiful and historic city has been an experience of a lifetime. I am also very impressed by the way the exhibition was organized, the beautiful framing of the works and the way you presented calligraphy and it warms my heart to think about it!”

Borghild Telnes
Participant of the exhibition

“There was a multitude of new works and no fewer works familiar to us through previous exhibitions. Calligraphies, gathered from across the world with the Sacred Calligraphy being itsmain theme! All above mentioned has already created a mighty conception. But it is only in words. To be a part of it and see it is an exciting and overwhelming experience.”

Vitaly Shapovalov
Participant of the exhibition

“We see a true worldwide calligraphy renaissance. It’s the first time I’ve personally shared time, thoughts, and emotions with calligraphers from all over the world! I’d like to thank the organizers whose effort and initiative remains the locomotive of this project.”

Karin Bauer
Participant of the exhibition

“Arab and Jewish works side by side, a Russian drawing hanzi, and a Korean writing with Russian letters, the Belarusian doing K-letter with a Japanese brush, calligraphers running around and giving autographs to each other. Pigs might fly! And all was permeated with joy; the atmosphere was amazing, no words can describe it.”

Yegor Lobusov
Participant of the exhibition

“The atmosphere of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy gives a long-lasting charge of creative energy. The third exhibition in Veliky Novgorod is not an exception, it has become a rule! Every opportunity to see the colleagues is unforgettable and impressions from the event organization are always strong! The only wish is long life to this wonderful project!”

Valentina Kozhevina
Participant of the exhibition

"I am proud, enlightened, inspired, amazed, overwhelmed and most of all thankful! It really made me feel that our art of beautiful handwriting is not merely a hobby as it is often regarded by others but a serious art well worthy of its own place in the art world. I am impressed by the idea and effort Mr. Shaburov has put in this fulfilling of a dream. I think that will stand out as the most memorable and lasting feeling of my stay in Russia. Thank to you all for the perfect organization."

Bas Vlam
Participant of the exhibition