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State Duma received delegates of All-Chinese Sharp-pointed Nib Calligraphy Association
On December 14, Russian State Duma Deputy and Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Education and Science Lyubov Dukhanina received a delegation from the Sharp-pointed Nib All-China Calligraphy Association. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the State Duma, which is the lower council of the Federal Assembly of Russia.
The Getty Museum Presents Artful Words Calligraphy in Illuminated Manuscripts
The written word was a major art form in the premodern world. Calligraphers filled the pages of manuscripts with scrolling vines and delicate pen flourishes, and illuminators depicted captivating narratives with large letterforms.
Exhibition of Chinese calligraphy to be displayed in Moscow
Next year Moscow will see an exhibition of Chinese calligraphy and paintings to celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relationships between Russia and the People's Republic of China. The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy presented the project.
Presentation of the Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition was a great success
On December 14, 2018 the Great Calligraphy and Painting exhibition was officially presented, and thus the countdown has begun! With the project started six months before, the presentation was about drawing some intermediary results. Director of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy Alexey Shaburov shared the successes so far reached within the project
Charity museum tour
On December 18, 2018, the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy hosted a charity tour for students of the Mikaelyan boarding special needs school No. 30.
Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition presented in Moscow
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow hosted the presentation of the Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition. Its opening is scheduled for September 2019.
Russia and China prepare to launch large-scale cultural project
The Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition has been presented in Moscow. The exhibition will open next September in Sokolniki Park. The best Chinese artists will send about 400 artworks to the Russian capital.
Preparations start almost a year ahead of the exhibition of Chinese calligraphy in Moscow
A major exhibition of Chinese calligraphy and paintings will become one of the most prominent events in the cultural life of Moscow. The exhibit is scheduled to open next autumn, while long and meticulous selection of unique showpieces is underway as we speak. The main goal of the exhibition is to strengthen the friendship between Russia and China.
10th Anniversary of the Unique Handwritten Constitution of the Russian Federation
On December 12, 2018, Russia celebrated 25 years since the adoption of its Basic Law, the Constitution of the Russian Federation. It was adopted by national referendum on December 12, 1993. This year also marks another anniversary — 10 years since the creation of a unique handwritten Constitution of the Russian Federation
Ohio Senate passes bill to reintroduce handwriting into curriculum up to 5th grade
The skill of handwriting has become obsolete in the age of smartphones, with many children losing it entirely. Ohio lawmakers have now passed a bill to develop a course that would teach children how to write in cursive.
Registration opens for intensive workshops on Happy New Year calligraphy cards
Dear friends, we are happy to invite you to take part in one of the New Year intensive workshops offered by the National School of Calligraphy. The workshops have been specially devised for creative people who cannot take regular calligraphy classes due to a busy work schedule.
Director of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy congratulated the China Cultural Center on its 6th anniversary
The special event dedicated to the anniversary of the China Cultural Center was attended by the following guests of honor...
President of St. Petersburgers Worldwide Club supports holding of the Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition
The Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition has received official support from the St. Petersburgers Worldwide Club represented by Mikhail Piotrovsky, President of the Club and General Director of the State Hermitage Museum. Presentation of the exhibition due December 14 will feature a welcome speech by Valentina Orlova, Chairman of the Board of the St. Petersburgers Worldwide Club.
‘Divine punishment’: Ancient Ninja oath unveiled in Japan
Japanese researchers have uncovered a rare, centuries-old, Ninja oath pledging never to divulge the secrets of their spying and sabotage skills – on pain of divine retribution for generations.
Director of Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy Meets with Veliky Novgorod Mayor
Alexey Shaburov, Director of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy received a warm welcome from the Mayor of Veliky Novgorod, Yuri Bobryshev, during his visit to the city hall on November 14, 2018.
Museum team met with Dmitry Mezentsev in the Federation Council
A meeting with Dmitry Mezentsev, the Chairman of the Economic Policy Committee and the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society, was held on November 29.
Stylish Lettering with Anna Rolskaya
The Books Pavilion № 516 (VDNKh, Moscow) invites you to the presentation of the book “Stylish Lettering with Anna Rolskaya”, which will take place on December 1, 2018. Lettering is more than just calligraphy. Writing fancy letters is not enough, your writing should reflect your inner state and convey your message effectively.
Interview with Roza Khuzina
Roza Raysovna Khuzina, a calligraphy talent from Kazan, spoke to our magazine to share the details of her first, yet already successful, steps in the art of fine writing world, demonstrated some of her works and revealed future plans.
Guests from China visited Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy
A representational delegation of cultural professionals from Chinese province Henan visited the Museum on Monday, November 26: Miao Shuqun, the Vice-President of the Association Henan Association of Cultural and Art Workers; Yang Jie and Xie Anzhen, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Henan Association of Calligraphers, and Kong Xia, Chairman of Henan Association of Dancers.
St. Petersburgers Worldwide Club supported Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition
The 7th International Cultural Forum, held in Saint Petersburg on November 15-17, saw the St. Petersburgers Worldwide Club as a cultural dominant of the city, and the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy, a member of the Union of Museums of Russia, taking the most active part.
Visible Verb exhibition. Science and Art of the Script – 3
The Russian Academy of Sciences Library holds a retrospective exhibition of works by students of the Higher School of Polygraphy and Media Technologies of the St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Engineering and Design, the Institute of Arts of the St. Petersburg State University, and the Institute of Decorative and Applied Art.
National School of Calligraphy launched Chinese calligraphy courses
The night of November 20 marked the long anticipated launch of the Chinese calligraphy classes with Kong Lingmin as a trainer.
What Are the Benefits of Penmanship, and Why Should It Be Taught in Schools?
The Dictionary of the Russian Language by Ozhegov provides the following definition of ‘penmanship’: Penmanship as a school subject is the practice of writing by hand in a legible and beautiful manner.
Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy listed in register of tour operators
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy, a heart of the national fine writing community, demonstrates the works from diverse ethnic schools, delivers an educational mission, preserves the heritage and holds grand international events.
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