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Calligraphers sweat their guts out to help the project
Calligraphy gurus from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine participating in the International Exhibition of Calligraphy granted their best pieces of art to be exhibited within the project’s framework in the Beauty of Calligraphy Section.
The International Exhibition of Calligraphy to be launched in 160 days
The Project Team of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy gathered to discuss new project ideas. There were plenty of issues to consider.
The one and only MGIMO University Alumni Association
Andrei Stelmakh, Director of the MGIMO University Alumni Association, a non-profit partnership and Denis Degtyaryov, Assistant Chancellor, member of the University Board. During the meeting, they discussed possible cooperation on the International Exhibition of Calligraphy project.
The Project Team of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy receives support in St Petersburg
On March 31st - April 1st, Aleksey Shaburov, General Manager of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy, and his team visited Saint Petersburg. On September 16-21, 2008, the city will welcome the project aimed at both calligraphy professionals and the general public.
Alexey Shaburov’s Assistant meets Belorussian calligraphers in Minsk
On March 31 in Minsk Alexander Hodyakin, Assistant of MEC Sokolniki President, met Belorussian calligraphers.
The International Exhibition of Calligraphy is warmly supported in Rostov-on-Don
Rostov-on-Don has always been famous for its talented people. The art of calligraphy is well preserved in this sunny southern city. Masters Victor Saliev and Vitaly Shapovalov greeted the idea of the project with great enthusiasm and eagerly joined it.
Presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
The presentation will be held on: May 14, at 02.00 pm
Alexey Shaburov meets Lyubov Dukhanina, Member of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation
On March 26th, Alexey Shaburov, President of Sokolniki MEC met Lyubov Dukhanina, Doctor of Education, Member of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation.
The International Exhibition of Calligraphy Task Force Meets Again
On March 24th, 2008, the task force of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy summed up the results of the project’s first organizational stage.
The Calligraphy Gallery Is Gathering Momentum
On March 20-21, 2008, participants of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy introduced their works to be presented at the Calligraphy Gallery within the framework of the Euro Expo Furniture Exhibition (May 14-17, 2008, Moscow)
Alexey Shaburov Meets a Belorussian Calligrapher
During the meeting, Alexey Shaburov, General Manger of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy and Pavel Semchenko, a professional calligrapher from Belarus discussed such important matters as the design of the future exhibition, exhibit representation, and other organizational details
Plenty of Fine and Diverse Works
The preparations for the Calligraphy Gallery scheduled for May 14th, 2008 and organized by Sokolniki MEC within the framework of the Euro Expo Furniture exhibition at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre (Moscow) are at full blast.
Belarusians are ready to go into action!
On March 15-16 in Minsk while preparing the project Calligraphy: the art of excellence MVK’s representatives held negotiations with a number of specialists in calligraphy, graphics and different arts.
First Works for the Calligraphy Gallery
The Calligraphy Gallery dedicated to the delicate art of beautiful handwriting will be introduced to the general public on May 14-17 at the Euro Expo Furniture exhibition organized by Sokolniki MEC at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre
The Project Team of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy Goes to Saint Petersburg
The MEC Sokolniki team of the International exhibition of Calligraphy, including Valery Pilchin, Lyudmila Kulanina and project coordinator, Maria Makeeva, visited St Petersburg.
Meeting at the Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents
Maria Makeyeva, Coordinator of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy, conducted preliminary negotiations with the representatives of the Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents
Presentation of a New Sokolniki MEC Project: Building a Beautiful and Healthy Society through Calligraphy
On February 15th, the presentation of a new MEC Sokolniki project officially launched the International Exhibition of Calligraphy featuring a Mobile Museum of Calligraphy, seminars and master classes
Presentation of a New Project ‘Calligraphy: the Art of Excellence’
MEC Sokolniki is happy to launch a new social project dedicated to the art of calligraphy.
The Byelorussians Give the Go-Ahead!
On February 11-12, Maria Makeyeva, Coordinator of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy, met a Belorussian calligrapher Pavel Semchenko, an outstanding and amazing person
Calligraphy: the Art of Excellence
MEC Sokolniki will launch its new project dedicated to the art of calligraphy, Aleksey Shaburov, President of MEC Sokolniki and initiator of some original and challenging projects, announced at the closing ceremony of the Mobile Polar Museum.
A Simple Truth of a Tiny Letter
Pyotr Chobitko, a calligrapher from Saint Petersburg, believes classic calligraphy is a solid foundation for personality development
Calligraphic Ball
Yevgeny Dobrovinsky invited Sokolniki MEC representatives to visit the 2nd Calligraphic Ball demonstrating the works of classical and free design calligraphy on January 20-27
St Petersburg Calligraphers Support MVK Initiative
On January 17th, the St Petersburg School of Decorative Art, an educational institution comprising college and university, witnessed a meeting of Sokolniki MEC correspondent and Pyotr Chobitko, the teacher and active promoter of calligraphy
Meeting Calligraphers from Saint Petersburg
Ilya Bogdesko, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts and author of the Calligraphy self-tuition manual, considers the type to be one of the key components of a book. He works with handwritten scripts and often receives commissions for manuscript book designs.
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Words Of Wisdom
Calligraphy is a kind of music not for the ears, but for the eyes.
(V. Lazursky)