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Joint art exhibition ‘Patterns of Friendship’ to open in Moscow
Organized by the Iranian Embassy and the Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts of Sergey Andriyaka, with support from the Russian Ministry of Culture, the event will showcase the artistic talents of young and established masters from both nations, IRNA reported.
According to Masoud Ahmadvand, Head of the Cultural Representative Office at the Iranian Embassy, the festival is a tribute to the late Russian artist Sergey Andriyaka, with over 600 artists registering and submitting their works for the competition. Artists from Iran dedicated their pieces to Russia, while their Russian counterparts presented their interpretations of Iran.
The exhibition will display 200 works by emerging talents and 40 pieces by renowned masters. It aims to provide a platform for young artists to enter the art market, with subsequent events planned to focus on other cultural and artistic
domains.
The opening ceremony will feature an award presentation for the best artwork from each country. The winners will receive cash prizes, while finalists will be awarded trips to Russia and Iran, along with other professional gifts.
The ‘Patterns of Friendship’ exhibition will be hosted by the Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts of Sergey Andriyaka in Moscow for one month before traveling to other cities in Russia and Iran, including St. Petersburg, Kazan, Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz.