World Art Day 2023: 15 April

Category : Important Days Published on: April 17 2023

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World Art Day is celebrated each year on 15 April – the birthday of the Italian polymath and artist Leonardo da Vinci and raise awareness for the arts. World Art Day is observed to promote the creation, sharing and enjoyment of art on both a local and global scale.
The day recognizes the importance of art, and a celebration of art, as important for healthy, vibrant and diverse communities and societies to flourish and grow.
The day was founded in 2012 by the International Association of Art IAA/AIAP, and was first time celebrated on April 15, 2012. The date was chosen as it coincides with birthday of most famous artist Leonardo da Vinci (15 Apr 1452 – 2 May 1519).
It was proposed by the 17th General Assembly of the International Association of Art in Guadalajara, Mexico, and received international support.
Leonardo da Vinci best known achievement, however, is undoubtedly the half-length portrait painting ‘Mona Lisa’.