The 5th International Exhibition of Calligraphy is open!

Today at the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy a gala opening of the exhibition was held. The event was attended by: famous calligraphers, embassies representatives, educational and cultural specialists.

The head of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy project and President of Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre Alexey Shaburov delivered a welcoming address to the participants and guests of the exhibition. Participants were also cheered by the co-organizer of the exhibition and the director of Sokolniki Park Andrei Lapshin and President of the National Union of Calligraphers Petr Chobitko. They highlighted the relevance of the theme of the exhibition «Thinking about the motherland» and noted the positive dynamics of the development of the project. For the first time , the exhibition has reached such a high level and attracted representatives of calligraphic schools from 52 countries to Russia.

Reports from the event can be found on the International Exhibition of Calligraphy website

Opening ceremony. Welcome speech by the director of Sokolniki Park, Andrey Lapshin

The President of the National Union of Calligraphers Petr Chobitko introduces debutants of the project

Calligraphy and music have a close connection

Meetings in the museum always bring joy and inspiration

It It is impossible to appreciate the whole variety of the exhibits in one visit

Presentation of the book of calligraphic manuscript by Apollinaria Mishina

Master class by the Indian calligrapher Mohan Sharaf