Art Beyond Borders - Exhibition History
Art Beyond Borders has been presented by TIMOTCA, in cooperation with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the following venues;
• United Nations Headquarters in New York
• UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
• World Expo in Lisbon, Portugal
• Las Vegas Art Museum (Celebrating the United Nations Resolution proclaiming
The International Year for the Culture of Peace)
Kofi Annan
Former United Nations Secretary General
“Art Beyond Borders is an exhibition with a mission that is both timeless and timely. Spreading cultural knowledge is a timeless pursuit that encourages tolerance and appreciation for those different from ourselves. Visual art is uniquely positioned to be a vehicle for fostering peace through understanding, in that it is accessible to all with no language barrier to hamper its message. It is a universal language which can help to focus attention on the aims of the UN Charter, a world without war, respect for human rights, international law, and social and economic progress. This exhibition is particularly timely, as it coincides with the International Year of a Culture of Peace. The more we know about each other, the more we will realize that our differences are something to be celebrated, rather than feared.
I am very pleased that the long and fruitful association with UNESCO has resulted in a number of exhibitions and hope that there will be more such cooperative efforts in the future. I am confident that TIMOTCA will continue in its important work and through the magic of art send a powerful message that will reach the hearts and minds of people throughout the world. I wish you continued success.”