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The Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition Gains State Support
The Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting, a large-scale exhibition project organized by the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy, has gained support and recognition from key federal ministries and agencies.
16th-Century Calligraphy Manual Available for Free Download
Calligraphers today have multiple tools at their disposal, including digital means to preserve their beautiful work. Hundreds of years ago, they weren’t as fortunate.
Anna Donchenko Visits the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy has been visited by Anna Donchenko, a research fellow at the Institute of Far Eastern Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, member of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society. Her research focus lies on contemporary Chinese art.
Interview with Viktor Novikov
Calligrapher magazine was lucky to interview Viktor Novikov. Novikov is engaged in illustration, iconography and calligraphy, and teaches fine writing in the Town Center for Creative Leisure at the Russian Palace of Interests in Sergiev Posad. The artist shared the story of his creative formation, spoke about the connection of calligraphy with other arts, shared the history of the “Bukvalno” exhibition, and gave some tips to beginners.
Nigerian artist introduces Turkish calligraphy in his country
Yushaa Abdullah, a Nigerian calligrapher who studied the art in Turkey, now decorates mosques all across the West African country.
Culture Without Borders. Calligraphy Exhibition in Kazan
From October 30 to November 3, the Manezh exhibition hall of the museum-reserve Kazan Kremlin hosted the “Days of Culture of Japan in the Republic of Tatarstan” cultural event.
Interview with Vladimir Popov
The Calligrapher magazine met with an outstanding Russian Islamic calligrapher Vladimir Popov for an interview in his cozy workshop apartment.
Pushkin Institute Centre of SUSU to Hold a Contest on Russian Calligraphy among Pupils and Students in China
Pushkin Institute Research, Education and Coordination Centre of South Ural State University has announced a contest on Russian calligraphy among pupils and students of the People’s Republic of China.
Interview with Leonid Pronenko
A cozy little studio in Krasnodar is home to the “Master from A to Z” calligraphy school. The Calligrapher magazine visited Leonid Pronenko, Professor and the Honoured Artist of Russia, who teaches at the school, for an interview. The master spoke about his journey into the world of calligraphy, shared some secrets of the profession, and his vision of art today.
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy Receives Visitor from Iran
On Tuesday, an adorable lady from the Iranian city of Shiraz visited the museum. Mahnaz Jabri holds a master’s degree in graphic design, specializes in modern calligraphy, teaches, and works with different companies.
World's largest Buddhist sutra calligraphy overwhelms visitors
More than 40,000 people have flocked to see the world's largest calligraphy of popular Buddhist scripture the Heart Sutra, drawn by a calligrapher with Down's syndrome and displayed at a central Japan temple since last November.
Courses for Kids Start at the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy
On October 20, the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy opened courses for kids on the art of beautiful handwriting. More and more parents are realizing the importance of good and legible handwriting in the modern age.
Korean Calligraphy Exhibition opening at Cultural Center of Republic of Korea
On October 9, 2018, the Cultural Centre of the Republic of Korea saw the opening of a calligraphy exhibition by the Professor and calligrapher Kim Pyong-Ki from the Chonbuk National University.
Guests from Australia Really Enjoyed Their Visit to the Museum
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy has just received a parcel from faraway Australia. Our friends from the Calligraphy Society of Victoria sent us two copies of their magazine called Postscript. The cover has works by two renowned Russian calligraphers, Yuri Koverdyayev (“Application to Become a Member of the National Union of Calligraphers”) and Ilya Bogdesko (“Sketch. Easel Graphics. Monumental Art”, “Literature”, and “Michelangelo”).
Bringing People Together Through the Art of Calligraphy
The Sini style of calligraphy which is Islamic Khat, which is Islamic line, design, or construction, mixed with Chinese symbols, and is a rare art form practiced by only a talented few in the world today.
A crash course on Spencerian script by Michael Sull held in Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy
On October 13 and 14, one of the outstanding masters of the pointed pen, Michael Sull, held a workshop on the Spencerian script at the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy. He spoke of the origins and development of the historic American calligraphy script, and after the workshop participants practiced writing lower-case and capital letters of the Spencerian script. Special attention was paid to the different variations of writing capitals, and also a special block was dedicated to Flourishing, i.e. decorative calligraphic elements.
Museum Team Attends Art Gallery and Art Auction in Beijing
12 сентября команда Современного музея каллиграфии вновь посетила галерею Beijing Red Crag Culture & Media Co. художника Янь Хунъяня. Руководитель галереи, господин Гао Хайминь, рассказал о проекте «Звезды экрана – каллиграфы», на тему которого был показан небольшой фильм, а затем каллиграф У Чуаньхуай вместе со своими коллегами провел мастер-класс
Charity tour in the museum
As the new season begins, the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy continues the tradition of holding charitable museum tours for special visitors. In early October, the museum welcomed elderly visitors from the Sofia Charity Foundation for the Promotion of the Human, Society, and Culture.
A Professional Calligrapher Is Beautifying Beaches In Cape Town
Beaches might be a place to relax for most people, but for Andrew van der Merwe, they are a blank canvas. The professional calligrapher has been beautifying beaches in and around Cape Town, South Africa, for over a decade.
An Interview with Leonid Pronenko
An employee of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy traveled to Krasnodar to meet with Leonid Pronenko at his calligraphy school “From A to Z” on September 29
Ceremonial Reception of the Delegation of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy at the Chinese Embassy
September 27, 2018, a ceremonial reception took place at the Chinese Embassy in Moscow in celebration of the 69th anniversary of the foundation of the People’s Republic of China
Museum Representatives Attend Contest Awards Ceremony at China Cultural Center
On September 26, 2018, an awards ceremony was held at Moscow’s China Cultural Center for the “China and I” essay contest and a children's drawing contest titled, “China Through the Eyes of Russian Children”, organized with the help of the Chinese Embassy in Russia.
On September 14, the team of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy were in Hong Kong, where they met with the famous Hong Kong calligraphy master Hua Ge
For many decades, Hua Ge has worked for the cinema, creating posters for numerous films, thus becoming himself a “star”, a personification of the famous Hong Kong cinema. All the renowned Hong Kong and Chinese film studios have eagerly commissioned him for over 30 years.
Calligraphy Exhibition Opens in the City of Sergiev Posad, Russia
On September 21, an exhibition opened in the V.A. Rosanov Library in Sergiev Posad, a city located northeast of Moscow. The exhibition is titled Bukvalno, or “Literally”, and features over 20 works created by students of Victor Novikov, a graphic artist, calligrapher, and icon painter.
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Words Of Wisdom
Calligraphy is a remedy and mental gymnastics.