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Marat Basharov visited the Modern museum of calligraphy
On 14th of February, the Saint Valentine’s Day, Marat Basharov, famous theatre and film actor, talented film director visited the Museum accompanied by Ildar-hazrat Alyautdinov, general imam of the Moscow Cathedral Mosque.
Video record of Tagir Safayev lecture in the Modern museum of calligraphy
In January the lecture “No “silk road” of the Cyrillic script” took place in the Modern museum of calligraphy in Sokolniki. The lecture’s attendees got acquainted with the exciting story of the development and “plastic” content of the civil script during the reign of Peter the First and they discussed the sociocultural preconditions of the reform having a state concern, the complexities of the evocation of concepts referring to the Latin script’ cyrillization as well as the consequences of the alphabet’s drastic alterations.
Discovering the secret of differences between the Copperplate and Spenserian scripts
Dear friends, we kindly offer you for reading the article of Dr. Joseph Vitolo on the differences between the two currently popular styles of calligraphy – Copperplate and Spenserian. We kindly invite all who wish not only to be introduced to but also to learn writing by american calligraphical style, to attend the lesson “Spenserian” from 18th of February, 2018.
Calligraphy demonstration lesson jointed together people of all ages
On Sunday, 10th of February, a demonstration lesson with profile “Calligraphy based on the italic cursive type” was held. The teacher Ekaterina Orfanova carried out a master class for the children and their parents in love with calligraphy, learning them to make a greeting card for the Saint Valentine’s Day.
Graphologists and calligraphers were guests of the “Sharing of views” program
Live on Radio Moscow the calligrapher Darya Shelomkova and the graphologist Larisa Drygval shared their expert opinions, spoke of the handwriting significance, of the calligraphy and psychology’s interrelation, of the graphical analysis possibilities and covered certain important aspects of the social life.
Rytmy exhibition by Natalia Lozovaya and Sergey Lozovoy
Between February 9th and 25th Sterkh Gallery of Contemporary Art will hold Rytmy (Rhythms) – an exhibition by Natalia Lozovaya and Sergey Lozovoy.
St. Valentine’s Day workshop
On February 11th the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy will dive into creativity, harmony and love as Ekaterina Orfanova, calligraphy artist and designer of Lacart Design, will hold a St. Valentine's Day cards making workshop. The event starts at 3:00 pm.
Graphology Myths and Handwriting Mysteries talk
Your handwriting is one of the few things making you unique – there are no two identical handwritings in the world. Throughout history of the mankind, attempts were made to identify one's character based on the handwriting.
St. Valentine's Day workshop
February is just about time to share warmth and create beauty! Are in you love or feel loved? Are you overwhelmed with what they call love? Or just fancy to cheer up on a dull February day? Whichever applies to you best, we are excited to invite you to attend the St. Valentine's Day workshop in the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy, scheduled for February 11 at 15:00.
Multiple schools in Tver region teach calligraphy to 1st grade students through Presidential grant
The full title of the methodology employed to teach neat and correct writing of letters (and numbers) to the students who had only started their school last year, reads as follows: The Tools for Soft Adaptation of New Standard Educational Innovations for Mass Education.
Brain prefers pen and paper over gadgets
As we live in the era of computers, downloading tons of information in just one click and storing it in a notebook-sized device, libraries may feel a carryover and handwriting losing it to the advancement of technology.
Museum held workshop for calligraphy fans
On the Russian Students' Day, January 25, the museum held an introductory workshop led by calligrapher, designer and artist Artem Lebedev.
The art of calligraphy almost forgotten in digital era
Fine and neat handwriting has always been rated high alongside speech craft. Calligraphy is an invaluable cultural layer of our civilisation, synthesizing all confessions, centuries-old traditions and languages.
Museum of Calligraphy held talk about transformation of Cyrillic
Tagir Safaev, a renowned artificial script artist, graphic designer and talented trainer, held a talk titled No Silk Way for Cyrillic in the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy on January 23.
Fine handwriting made simple
Fancy to harmonize with yourself, endure the big city induced stresses and find a way to self-express in a creative manner? If your answer is yes, then calligraphy and lettering is your choice. This winter the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy offers a wide selection of courses for everyone, starting from calligraphy 101 and through to the rare skill of fine Vyaz in pointed pen.
Calligraphy became the topic of the “Pryanichniy Domik” (“Ginderbread Cottage”) show episode on “Kultura” TV channel
“Kultura” TV channel has broadcasted an episode of the “Pryanichniy Domik” show dedicated to the rare art of calligraphy filled with perfect lines and complete harmony. Most of shooting for the episode took place in the unique Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy.
International Handwriting Day
The annual international action serves to remind about the unique art of calligraphy. We are exited to invite you to attend the Introduction to Calligraphy workshop by Artem Lebedev, scheduled for January 25 at 7:00 pm.
No Silk Way for Cyrillic, talk by Tagir Safaev
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Sokolniki will hold a talk titled No Silk Way for Cyrillic on January 23 at 7:00 pm.
Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy opens doors for everyone
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy has started its 2018 with a good tradition of charity tours – this time the one was given to a group from Solnechny, a social rehabilitation centre for people with special needs in Zelenograd.
Triumph of Russian Calligraphy – 2018 exhibition held in Yaroslavl
January 14, 2018, has seen the Triumph of Russian Calligraphy – 2018 exhibition opened in Yaroslavl. Two halls in a historical mansion in the city centre have put on display works by Yuri Arutsev, head of his own original calligraphy school, and his students.
“Maintaining our cultural pattern is crucial”
In December 2017 the Presidential Council for Culture and Art had a meeting chaired by Vladimir Putin. The event aimed to discuss the objectives outlined in the Presidential decree to approve the state cultural policy framework.
First Spencerian class held in School of Calligraphy
Spencerian or American script is justifiably the American historical and cultural heritage. This script featuring several types and even more variations, is notable for its special elegance and flutter – light and airy in lower case, boldly contract in upper case, weight-free and strict in business handwriting, with open and floaty flourishing. Similar to Copperplate, Spencerian employs pointed pen and oblique holder for convenience.
Join National Handwriting Day
Every year on January 23 the National Handwriting Day is celebrated to remind us of how unique handwriting is, the need to practice and identity of any individual handwriting.
Calligraphy artist from Tatarstan, Gulnaz Ismagilova, represented Russia in India
Between December 14 and 18, 2017, Jaipur (India) hosted the 5th Jaipur Art Summit, featuring over 50 countries and all branches of art, such as music, dancing, installations, painting, sculptures, calligraphy etc., in individual areas.
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Calligraphy is the flower of a man′ s soul.