Belarus is closing the International Year of Astronomy 2009

10 December 2009

The exhibition “Astral painting” by Belarusian artist Victor Vasiukevich takes place on December, 12 in Minsk Planetarium. It’s the first time Minsk Planetarium has set an art exhibition and it’s truly a unique practice to mark the closing of the IYA 2009.

Belarusian art has a rich history in depicting space. Yazep Drazdovich (1888-1954) is considered to be one of the initiators of the Cosmos topic in world art. Contemporary artist Victor Vasiukevich upholds the traditions of his forerunners and works in the style of abstract expressionism.

In his paintings Victor Vasiukevich tries to reflect the harmony of the Universe. He shows space as an ultimate world created by God, the world without confrontation and struggle. That’s why Victor Vasiukevich’s cosmic canvases seem to be spiritualized, covered with light and love.

The exhibition is on display until January 10, 2010.

Gallery of Victor Vasiukevich’s paintings: http://www.bellabelarus.com/en/component/option,com_jsgallery/mode,by_artist/artist_id,47/Itemid,49/

Organisational Associates:
ESO AAS INSU CAS STRW NOVA STFC SCNAT SPA NRC MEC CNES DLR ESA JAXA NAOJ APL PS ESF ISRO ICRAN NLSI NOT U Cluster NASAEAS ASI NRAO CEA  KASI EAE SPA AUI CROSCI


The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is endorsed by the United Nations and the International Council of Science.