April 15 marks World Art Day initiated by UNESCO and the International Association of the Arts.

The purpose of this day is to deepen the dialogue between nations through art, to promote culture and its development, and to bring peace to the world. Notably, World Art Day is celebrated on April 15, which falls on the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci.

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia “April 15 marks World Art Day in many countries around the world.

Congratulations to our compatriots working in various fields of culture on this day. Our ancient and one of the richest culture is based on universal, supreme human values ​​and at the same time enriches the world cultural treasures with its own unique colors.

Today, when the whole world, including our society, is facing an unprecedented challenge, the search for new, creative ways is of particular importance, so I would like to thank our artists, writers, museums, theaters, galleries, archives, and other cultural and creative organizations, who were enthusiastically engaged in the project ‘Culture Online’, thus making their contribution for the better tomorrow”.