Reception and Official Unveiling
April 9, 2010 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
7500 Park Lane, Dallas
214 368-4MBA (4622)
The newly reopened Museum of Biblical Arts in conjunction with the Vladimir Gorsky Foundation's Tapestry of the Centuries Program is proud to officially unveil Gorsky's famous "Tapestry of the Centuries" piece.
Beginning this Friday, April 9, 2010 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM there will be a special unveiling and reception at the Musuem of Biblical Arts located across Northpark Center on 7500 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75225. This magnificent piece hangs in the main atrium area. At 6:00 PM there will be a special presentation by Jeanette Korab Gorsky, Vladimir's wife, with a special interview with MBA curator, Scott Peck. They will be discussing the significance and symbolism of this piece which took Gorsky 3 years to paint and has over 350 people and events that shape the history of the world in the last 2,000 years.
This display is made possible through the Vladimir Gorsky Foundation and David M. Zueger, American Fine Art and Frame Company and Zueger Gallery, Dallas.
The Tapestry of the Centuries
Vladimir Gorsky's "The Tapestry of the Centuries" (see above, image courtesy of gorskyfineart.com) is a 9'x18' painting which includes historical and cultural events of people around the world from the birth of Jesus Christ through 1999 A.D. Per the Tapestry of the Centuries Program from the Vladimir Gorsky Foundation the “Tapestry of the Centuries is a work of deep faith soaked in the tragedies and grandeurs of humanity over the last twenty centuries. It discloses the mystery of the ongoing struggles between good and evil and between the achievements and degradation that is unfolding and has unfolded on the world stage.” The painting is an elaborate tribute that ties to our President of the United States top priorities of the needed teachings of world history to our children.
Who is Vladimir Gorsky?
According to the foundation's website, Vladimir was born in Moscow in 1953. He immigrated to the United States in 1987 where he has continued his career as a professional artist. His art graces the walls of Heads of State, Private Collectors and Art Galleries around the world. The portfolio he has amassed ranges from imaginative Russian fairy tale series to miniature gold-leafed portraits on small wooden eggs. Special projects include “From the Depth of Ages” depicting historical artwork from stone tablets to the Mona Lisa. The most spectacular of his masterpieces is his painting “Tapestry of the Centuries” representing 2,000 years of world history. The original canvas measuring 9' x 18' took 3 years to paint and comprises 350 people and events that shaped the history of the world. This painting has achieved International acclaim. The historical painting of Las Vegas , 7 1/2' x 12 1/2', called “Miracle of the Desert” is also a testament to his celebrated talent as a master artist. Vladimir 's collection of Pop Art Celebrity Portraits of musicians, Hollywood idols, world famous icons and entertainers captures the essence of the 20th century in a vibrant and bold style that is modern yet timeless.
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