• Hong Kong present in Astana

    A short video of Jain, proud to have participated in the We Are The World exhibition in Astana (Kazakhstan) and to have thus represented Hong Kong, his country.

  • A hello from our judges in Kazakhstan

    Renat Elubaev

    Renat Elubaev, Member of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan, Kines record holder.

    Born in the city of Arkalyk on September 18, 1982.

    He studied art school and graduated from the Arkalyk State Institute of Arts with honors.

    2010 – Laureate of the International Competition SHABYT

    2014 personal exhibition at the Museum of the First President

    2015 – 3rd place in the International Competition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Astana

    2015 – Grand Prix in Belarus – International Art Olympiad in the category of painting.

    2015 – personal exhibition in the city of Gansovich, Belarus,

    2015 – Gold medal winner at the International Exhibition in America

    2017 – Exhibition in St. Petersburg

    2017 – personal exhibition in the city of Omsk

    2017 Personal exhibition in Omsk

    2018 Personal exhibition at the Museum of the First President

    2018 – Finalist of the International Competition “Amazing People” of the Russian TV channel 1

    2019 – KINES record holder

    2019 – participant of the International Symposium of Artists in Cyprus.

    2019- I-place in the Republican competition among artists in the Library of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

    2019 – Awarded the Manyakin medal of the Omsk region of the Russian Federation

    2021 – Laureate of the II International Talent Competition Event arena Moscow

    2021 – laureate of the International Festival of Symbolic Art dZenArt. St. Petersburg

    2021 – Laureate of the International Competition “Diamond Duke” named after De Richelieu Odessa

    2021 – Laureate of the International Water World Competition. Moscow

    2021 – Laureate of the International Competition Italy

    2021 – 1st place in the Golden Time Talent International Competition. Great Britain

    2021- Participant of the exhibition By the river bank. Omsk.

    2021 – Diploma winner named after K. Korovin Russian Art Prize, Moscow

    2021- Master class and exhibition in the Russian Federation, Omsk.

    2022 – master class at the Kazakh pavilion at EXPO in Dubai


    ANDREA BACALINI

    BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST

    Born in Castello in 1978. From a young age, he showed great interest in drawing, which led him back in his lyceum years to creating comics, illustrations and participating in the creation of animated films.

    Passionate about art, games, philosophy, theology and metaphysics, he worked as an illustrator at the Inklink studio and as a teacher at the International School of Comics; in 2011, he embarked on a new creative path, starting to study ancient and modern painting techniques at the Ad’A school, where he teaches anatomical, dynamic drawing and perspective.

    The unchanging themes of Andrea Bacalini’s work are “myth” and “metaphysics”. The language of art has a personal character, and it is always in the process of becoming, during which the ancient painting techniques and means of expression

    PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

    1997/2000 International School of Comics, Florence: Professional Diploma. Three-year course in the production and sale of comics and illustrations

    Diploma with the highest score

    2007 Refresher courses in comics drawing, graphic arts, character design for animated films at Annecy International Animation Fair (2005-2007) and Angouleme International Comic and Illustration Fair

    2010/2011 Art Academy Ad’A, Florence: course in ancient techniques in the visual arts

    2020/- University of Florence – Course in Psychological Sciences and Techniques

    AWARDS

    2007 Nerbini Prize in the category “young pencil”

    2014/2015 Immagin-Arci Painting Competition, Fiesole:

    – 2014 Special Critics’ Award for Narcissus and Echo

    – 2015 Third prize for the work “Herodias”

    – 2018 First Prize for the work “Erato”

    2017 Linx Prize 2017: special prize for critics and organizers as representative of Tuscany at the International Salon

    2018 Kevo Prize of the Second Degree in the section “Painting”

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    2004/2011 InkLink Graphic Arts Studio, Florence Creation of a series of illustrations for the publishing houses DeAgostini, Mondadori, Giunti, Dorling, Kingsley, etc., as well as for museum expositions (Roman Forum Museum, Food Museum in Florence, National Museum of Oman, Museo Valle di Pietra, National Museum of Malta, Hierapolis Museum (Turkey) and for many other museums in Tuscany and various Italian cities

    2000/2013 International School of Comics, Florence: teacher of artistic anatomy and academic drawing in illustration, animation and comics. 2011/2012/2013 teacher at the Master of Illustration course

    2001/2022 freelance illustrator for publishers and trade brands (Prada – visual design, UNICEF – brochures), for entertainment publications

    2013/2020 Ad’A Academy of Arts, Florence: teacher of dynamic drawing (anatomy in motion and perspective), personal art tutor

    2000/2013 Ecole Internationale de la Bande Dessinée, Florence : professeur d’anatomie artistique et de dessin académique en illustration, animation et bande dessinée. 2011/2012/2013 enseignant au Master d’Illustration

    2001/2022 illustrateur indépendant pour des éditeurs et des marques (Prada – design visuel, UNICEF – brochures), pour des publications de divertissement

    2013/2020 Ad’A Academy of Arts, Florence : professeur de dessin dynamique (anatomie en mouvement et perspective), tuteur personnel en art

  • Launch of the We are the world gallery

    News !

    At the end of September, We are the World launches an online gallery, where, along with professional artists, the works of our exhibition laureates will be presented.

    Our goal is to create for our children a solid base of merits and achievements, which will subsequently play a role for admission to a university, and will also contribute to the formation of personality.

  • Darian, our representative in US

    Dear friends !
    Let me introduce you official representative of the association of cultural diplomacy and the exhibitions We are the World in the USA Darian James. 


    Darian is a Caribbean native now living in Los Angeles. He has a current profession as Director of Catering at the Sofitel Los Angeles. Darian, is known for his contribution in the community and giving back to others. 

    I’m proud to be a part of We Are The World as their mission to showcase and keep children’s art from around the world alive is making a huge impact on their lives.

  • Edward’s smile

    Edward has had a passion for art since he held his first crayon at age two. 

    He uses his paintings to show his love for nature, he also uses them to facilitate general awareness on his cultural heritage. 

    He lives in Irvine California. When he is not painting, you may find him biking around his neibourhood 

    or playing basketball with his buddies.

  • Our ambassador in United Arab Emirates

    Dear Friends !

    Let me introduce you our Ambassador in United Arab Emirates Lilia Grebneva.

        Lilia Grebneva is an Architect-Designer, self-driven and successful entrepreneur. 

    Previously, Lilia managed Interior Design Studio in Dubai, she was Member of Interior Design Advisory Board and Jury panel member of the Senior Projects reviews at the American University in Dubai; and currently, Founder of ArchiHub, where she diverts her passion for design into education for Young Architects. 

    Design-addicted and experienced Lilia takes young explorers behind the scenes of demystify modern architectural pieces and presents how to translate, interpret, and adapt shapes and themes into own design.

    Her superior mentoring and motivational skills coming together with professional knowledge and expertise give a unique possibility for young generation to discover the magical world of architectural design. Lilia believes that design has so much to offer, which is yet to be delivered in due fairness – it involves emotions and environmental harmony. 

    Currently based in Dubai, a city of modern architectural wonders, Lilia is inspired by its incredible vision and ingenious feats of style and design – from the world’s tallest tower to the space-age structures.

    The future of this planet is in the hands of our kids:

    • Their consciousness knows no boundaries. 
    • Their curiosity is like the universe.
    • Their imagination is endless!

    By helping young explorers to understand the power of creativity , we make our way to a brighter future. 

  • Testimony of Lyuba

    Hello, my name is Lyuba Shusterovich. 

    I will soon be 11 years old. I was born in St. Petersburg, and now I live in Israel and the city of Haifa.

    My family and I often traveled to Thailand. I really like it there.

    We lived on the small island of Li Pe, where there were many lotuses, and behind our house was a small Buddha temple. 

    I used to go there often because I liked it there. I even helped the Buddhist monks clean the temple. I especially liked the Buddha statue. 

    When I thought about what I want to draw for the competition, the face of the Buddha appeared before my eyes.

    I remembered the colors of the island, moods, smells. And I put it on paper. Here is my painting “Joy of the Buddha”.

  • Graduation ceremony in Haifa 2022

    On February 2, 2022 in Haifa (Israel) a graduation ceremony took place for the children participating in the We Are The World exhibitions in Moscow and Paris 2021 in the presence of the Consul General of the Russian Embassy in Israel, Igor POPOV as well as the leader of the Russian House in Israel, Denis Paromchuk, the representatives of the Haifa city hall and the Israeli deputies.

    This event took place in a friendly and warm atmosphere.

    We thank the official representative of We Are The World Events in Israel Nina Lapshov.

    Soon, the children who participated in our 2021 exhibitions will be received at the Haifa Museum of Art.

    Follow the next news on our website…

  • Happy New Year 2022 !


    We Are The World Events wish all children around the world and their parents a Happy New Year 2022 made of health, prosperity and dreams come true!