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ART BRIDGES THE NATIONS First, I want to cordially congratulate Diplomat Affairs magazine on this exciting and timely edition highlighting Art. The famous Russian writer Fedor Dostoevsky once wrote, “Beauty will save the world”. I wholly agree with this view since art is the main beauty of humankind. It cherishes the inner beauty of a human being, our soul. Art bridges the nations and promotes understanding, humanism, and harmony around the globe, especially in today’s often turbulent and divided world. BY H.E. MR. ANDREI YEUDACHENKA, AMBASSADOR OF BELARUS TO THE NETHERLANDS
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The Netherlands proudly boasts of its myriad of internationally renowned artists, especially from the Golden Age period, and is rightfully considered to be one of the world’s centres of art. Belarus also has much to be proud of in this field. Marc Chagall is one of the most famous natives of Belarus. A talented artist, a brilliant representative of the 20th century avant-garde, he conquered the world with his unique style and special outlook on life. 42 DIPLOMAT AFFAIRS
MARC CHAGALL IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS NATIVES OF BELARUS. A TALENTED ARTIST, A BRILLIANT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Among others, original works by M. Chagall decorate the world’s biggest theatres. In 1964, the artist painted the ceiling of the Paris Opera House. In 1966, he created the murals “The Triumph of Music” and “The Sources of Music” for the Metropolitan Opera in New York. The younger generation of my compatriots also actively promote the Belarusian culture
