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Buddhism-themed calligraphy works on display in Tokyo
To mark the 40th anniversary of the signing of the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship, a Buddhism-themed calligraphy exhibition opened at the China Cultural Center in Tokyo.
The UN Information Center to Draw Attention to the Problem of Disappearance of Ethnic Minorities’ Cultures
On July 31st, 2018 a meeting took place between Alexey Shaburov, President of the Sokolniki Museum-Educational Complex, and Vladimir Kuznetsov, head of the UN Information Center in Moscow, with the participation of Andrey Busygin, Full State Counsellor of the Russian Federation 1st Class
Russia – China relations: Philosophical Perspective
On August 1, 2018 Alexey Shaburov, Director of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy met with Darya Lungina, candidate of Philological Sciences (the equivalent of PhD in Philology), an educational program director at the Faculty of Philosophy of Moscow State University, associate professor at the Department of History and Theory of World Culture
The International Exhibition of Calligraphy to Become a Cultural Bridge Between Two Nations
On July 31st, 2018 a meeting took place with Kong Lingmin, a scholar, professor, one of the leading culture and philosophy experts, and Xiao Hua, Deputy Director of Siber JSC
In memory of Georgy Kozubov
It is with a profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Georgy Kozubov on August 5, 2018. Georgy was a calligraphy artist, PhD in art history, lecturer, member of the Artists Trade Union of Russia
Princess Hisako Graces Sankei International Calligraphy Exhibition Awards Ceremony
The awards presentation ceremony of the 35th Sankei International Calligraphy Exhibition was held on Tuesday, July 31, in the presence of Princess Hisako of Takamado.
Moscow Hosts the Black in White Silence Performance
Moscow’s Flacon Design Factory served as a venue for a major cultural interaction. Brody Neuenschwander, a calligraphy artist from Bruges and the mastermind behind the event, once again held his Black in White Silence performance.
Exhibition of Contemporary Calligraphers opens in Kazan
August 3rd, 2018 will see an exhibition open in the Museum of Islamic Culture, Kazan. Under the title “Calligraphy of the Orient–in the Heart of Kazan. Contemporary Artists from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia”, the exhibition will give the visitors a chance to observe various calligraphy techniques.
Imperial Couple view calligraphy works at Mainichi Shodo Exhibition
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko viewed calligraphy works on July 25 on display at the 70th Mainichi Shodo Exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo, in the Roppongi district of the capital.
Black In White Silence Multicultural Performance
The idea behind the performance is to create a positive environment for cultural interaction. Its ultimate aim is to promote cross-cultural liberatility.
Calligraphy Artist from Kazan, Najip Naqqash, Holds an Exhibition in Tatarstan, Russia
Inspired by the sacred Koran and the genius of Ğabdulla Tuqay, a classic of the Tatar literature, an exhibition has opened at Almetyevsk picture gallery devoted to the famous Tatar calligrapher Najip Naqqash.
Forbes Project Filming Takes Place Inside the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy’s Building
On July 10th, 2018 a meeting took place between the director of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy Alexey Shaburov and Ninell Bayanova, a multimedia content producer at Forbes.
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.
Important Meeting in MGIMO’s History Museum
On July 11, a meeting took place between the Director of MGIMO Alumni Association (Moscow State Institute of International Relations) Igor Arseniev and Alexey Shaburov, President of EcoCenter “Sokolniki” Museum-Educational Complex and founder of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy.
Rare Copy of the Declaration of Independence Found
Researchers found a rare copy of America's Declaration of Independence in a British archive. According to AFP news, a team lead by two Harvard University scholars discovered the manuscript at the West Sussex Record Office in the city of Chichester.
Folk Art, Leather Brush Calligraphy Brings Good Luck
Leather Brush is a genre of folk art that is a style of painting developed by letter arts. It is a beautiful, often whimsical, writing style called "Flower letter" or "Rainbow letter".
Museum anniversary
On 14 August 2008 the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy has been inaugurated on the initiative of Alexey Shaburov. In September 2018 this unique exhibition space is celebrating its anniversary.
Representatives of museums and parks from across Russia visited Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy
Over 30 representatives of Russian museums and parks have visited Sokolniki Park on July 4 as a part of the Park Industry Professionals Forum.
Manuscript Pen Company announces second World Calligraphy Day
Manuscript Pen Company has announced the return of World Calligraphy Day, and as such is encouraging budding calligraphers and artists to have their pens at the ready.
Artist Andrey Mashanov exhibition “Calligraphy. Image and word” held in DiaS art gallery
One-man exhibition of Andrey Mashanov, a honored artist of Russia, chairman of Omsk branch of the Union of Russian Artists.
The State Duma will host an expo of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy
Lubov Dukhanina, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Education and Science, and Alexey Shaburov, the Director of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy, held talks today in the State Duma of the Russian Federation
Mumbaikars paint their own colourful umbrellas
Come monsoon and citizens are eager to attend the umbrella painting workshop conducted by calligraphy artist Achyut Palav.
Collection of Calligraphy Arts at the Cincinnati Art Museum
Behold the beauty of script in Collecting Calligraphy Arts of the Islamic World at the Cincinnati Art Museum starting Sept. 7. The exhibition features 55 works on paper including richly-illuminated folios from historic manuscripts, pages from the Qur’an, calligraphic practice sheets and political decrees from a myriad of countries, including Spain, Turkey, Syria, Iran and India. This diverse collection of artworks from the museum’s collection have never before been seen together. Many of these items will be on public display for the first time.
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Words Of Wisdom
Calligraphy is a kind of music not for the ears, but for the eyes.
(V. Lazursky)