World Art Day 2021: It’s history and significance
World Art Day is celebrated on April 15 every year across the globe.
This day was declared by the International Association of Art (IAA), a partner of UNESCO, to promote awareness about fine arts worldwide.
It is a medium to commemorate arts of various kinds coming from different parts of the world. It’s a way that an individual gets to express and explore emotions. It holds greater importance even more in times of pandemic as one gets to cope with stress especially at a time when people of all age groups are forced to lead an isolated life.
Famous artistic creations are installed in museums in several countries. Also, it plays an important part in depicting the history and imparts education on the culture that ever existed.
On World Art Day, in a message, Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO said, “Bringing people together, inspiring, soothing and sharing: these are the powers of art, the importance of which has been made emphatically obvious during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. With hundreds of thousands of people directly affected by the virus and billions more either in lockdown or battling the pandemic on the front lines, this World Art Day is a timely reminder that art has the power to unite and connect in times of crisis.”
”As we mark World Art Day amidst a global pandemic, join me in thanking artists around the world for continuing to be a source of inspiration, solace, and connection,” tweeted UN Secretary-General Antonia Guterres.
Art is one of the most powerful ways we can express our humanity and forge bonds with one another.
As we mark #WorldArtDay amidst a global pandemic, join me in thanking artists around the world for continuing to be a source of inspiration, solace, and connection. pic.twitter.com/rvooqI2nPI
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) April 15, 2021
World Art Day helps connect people and encourages them to be aware of the diversity around them. The UNESCO encourages ”everyone to join various activities such as debates, conferences, workshops, cultural events and presentations or exhibitions” online on this day.
Thousands of creators from around the world have used their art to help stop the spread of #COVID19 & unite people around the world during the pandemic.
On Thursday's #WorldArtDay, join us in thanking them for their commitment and support! https://t.co/AKDwlSdeWA pic.twitter.com/PI50Oq85L4
— United Nations (@UN) April 15, 2021
In times of crisis, we need culture & artists more than ever.
🎨 On Thursday's #WorldArtDay, join us in recognizing how art is helping people around the world cope with the pandemic.
More from @UNESCO: https://t.co/4VKoGBDPpW pic.twitter.com/WpZGz1HOxs
— United Nations (@UN) April 15, 2021
Happy World Art Day! Keep expressing your creativity through this form!
