Calligraphy exhibition launched to mark Derzhavin’s anniversary

Saint-Petersburg’s Gavrila Derzhavin Estate Museum in hosting an unusual exhibition in the assembly room of its Western Block.

The instructors and students of the calligraphy center “От АЗА до ИЖИЦЫ” (“From A to Z”) from different countries have prepared a series of calligraphy artworks to celebrate the anniversary of one of the most highly esteemed Russian poets Gavriil (Gavrila) Derzhavin. The pieces were inspired by one of his major odes “God”. The works on display were created in Armenian, French, German, Japanese, and Latin.

The works represent various styles and types of writing. Every sketch and stage were discussed by a board of professional calligraphers. In terms of the topic, the work “God” occupies a special place in the Russian poetry and is reminiscent of a hermit’s passionate prayer, making it extremely challenging to create a corresponding calligraphic piece. The participants had to try and feel what the author felt and see what the author saw to coincide with the poet’s lofty manner of writing. Derzhavin’s ode is the most translated piece of literature after the Bible.

The project was organized by the International Club of St. Petersburg Citizens, a civic association. The mastermind behind the exhibition is Vladimir Dervenev.

The exhibition will be open until August 3rd.

Calligraphy exhibition launched to mark Derzhavin’s anniversary

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