19.03.2008
On March 18, 2008 at the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts the Order of St. Prince Alexander Nevski was awarded to the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli. The reward was established by the Public Foundation for Support to Culture and Promotion of Modern Art.
17.03.2008
On March 17, 2008 Tsereteli Art Gallery presents a sculptural composition: Wives of the Decembrists. Gates of Fate designed by the President of the Russian Academy of Arts, UESCO Goodwill Ambassador Zurab Tsereteli. The sculptor has dedicated his new monument to the Year of Family in Russia. The unveiling ceremony will be followed by a concert of spiritual music.
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The agenda of the seminar on Old Russian art to be held in the Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts of the Russian Academy of Arts (21 Prechistenka street, Moscow) on March 12, 2008 includes a lecture by Anna Ryndina: A Rare Specimen of Byzantine Plaster Arts of the ХIth Century.
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St. Petersburg. March 6. INTERFAX NORTH-WEST - The ceremony of launching a decorative lighting for the building of the Russian Academy of Arts which houses I. Repin St. Petersburg State Academy Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture took place on Thursday.
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The Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts (17 University Embankment, St. Petersburg) invites all those who are concerned to take part in the Conference in honor of the 250th anniversary of the oldest in Russia art museum (1758-2008).
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From 20 through 22 February 2008, Moscow will host the 12th World Russian People’s Council: Council of Children and Youth “Future Generations are National Common Property of Russia”
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The fifth award ceremony for the national prize Style of the Year set up by the Capital Style Magazine took place on February 7, 2008. Among the nominees for the prize have been politicians, businessmen, figures of science and culture, sportsmen, showmen distinguished by their extraordinary style who have a strong impact on vogue in profession, way of life and greatly contribute to the political, economic, social and spiritual development of the nation. The winners have been determined according to results of Internet voting arranged by the magazine.
06.02.2008
In St. Petersburg, on February 6, 2008 there was a session of Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts headed by its President Zurab Tsereteli.
06.02.2008
On February 5, 2008 at the Central Artists’ House in Krymski Val was inaugurated Motherland exhibition in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Artists’ Union of Russia. Among the attendees were President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli and Head of I. Repin St. Petersburg State Academy Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture Albert Charkin. At the ceremony Zurab Tsereteli presented Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of Russia Sergei Tkachev with the Order for Services to Motherland 3 rank awarded through a decree by President of the Russian Federation.
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Within the framework of meetings in Kazan on February 4, 2008 President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli gave a masterclass in N. Feshin Kazan Art College.
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Kazan, February 4, 2008, Tatar-Inform, Timur Shaidullin. Today, President of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev has visited a solo exhibition of works by President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of USSR and Russia Zurab Tsereteli that is on display in the “Khazine” National Art Gallery in the Kazan Kremlin.
04.02.2008
On February 4, 2008 at the age of 84 passed away the Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, Winner of USSR State Prize, Doctor of Art History, Professor Vadim Polevoi.
30.01.2008
Lectures - monthly on third Wednesday at 11.00 a.m.
Schedule for the first half of 2008:
January 16, 2008 - Legacy of Artists of the Russian Immigration
Lecture by Andrei Tolstoi
24.01.2008
The Permanent Secretary of the French Academy of Fine Arts Arnaud d’ Hauterives has been awarded the Order of Friendship through an edict of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin for his significant role in fostering bilateral relations between Russia and France.
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On January 15, 2008 in Idan Gallery opened a video installation by the Honored Artist of Russia, member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Tatyana Nazarenko entitled One Summer Day.
14.01.2008
The Viva Academia art project of Omsk Regional M. Vrubel Museum of Fine Arts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Arts has been highly appreciated by the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli. He noted the high professional level of the art project which comprised three exhibitions: Russian Graphic Art of the 18th-20th century; Russian Prints of the Late 19th – Early 20th century; Viva Academia! Painting, Sculpture of the 19th-21th Century. They offered a groundbreaking exploration of the role of the Academy since its foundation. On show were 160 exhibits from the Omsk Regional Museum collection, many of them were presented to the public for the first time.
14.01.2008
President Vladimir Putin congratulated to the academician of the Russian Academy of Arts Alexander Belashov on his 75th anniversary. The telegram of greetings, in particular, runs:
01.01.2008
Alexander Bykhovski: Stages of Creativity and Life
by Irene Azizyan
Moscow, Galart, House of Hebrue books
2007, 288 pages
10.12.2007
The 3-rd International Festival of Children’s Artworks featuring 500 paintings by young artists aged four to seventeen from eighteen countries opened in Tsereteli Art Gallery in Moscow on December 9, 2007. Among the participants were physically challenged and orphan children.
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On December 9, 2007 Tsereteli Art Gallery in Moscow will present the 3rd International Festival of Children’s Artworks featuring 500 paintings by young artists aged four to seventeen from eighteen countries. Among the participants are physically challenged and orphan children. During the Festival, President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli will give a master class to children who want to perfect their skills in painting.
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