03.02.2023. Opening of the anniversary exhibition of paintings and graphics "Leonid Shchemelev — THE MIRROR OF THE EPOCH" at the Leonid Shchemelev Art Gallery

On February 3, 2023, the Leonid Shchemelev Art Gallery hosted the opening of the anniversary exhibition of paintings and graphics by the People's Artist of Belarus Leonid Shchemelev, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Master.

Leonid Shchemelev is an outstanding contemporary artist who has made a significant contribution to the development of the artistic culture of Belarus. His creative legacy reflects the most important events in the history of the country and everyday life, raises serious civil and philosophical problems, encourages reflection on the most important things for a person: about good and evil, about the Motherland and its destinies, about love and the joy of life.

For the first time, 150 paintings by the national artist Leonid Shchemelev are presented in one gallery space. In the nine halls of the Leonid Shchemelev Art Gallery, you can get acquainted with iconic works of patriotic themes – "Motherland", "On the native field", "Naroch Sea", "Moonlight ", "On the land of Oginsky", "Vesnyanka Field", landscapes – "Sunny Morning", "Saturday Afternoon", "Minsk Sea", "Fiery Flax", "Downpour", portraits of famous figures and close people filled with psychological depth, beautiful still lifes – lush and modest, bright and gentle, telling each their own story.

As part of the vernissage, the presentation of the anniversary medal of the People's artist, the cancellation of the anniversary stamp, and a film about the Master was presented.

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