No. 3 (34) (2024)

Issue No. 3 (34) of The Art of Eurasia Journal is dedicated to an examination of the fine arts of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. A substantial corpus of scientific literature exists on the heroic history of Sakhalin, particularly in the context of the 20th-century wars. Additionally, there is a considerable body of discourse on the island's natural beauty and ecological richness. However, there is a paucity of knowledge regarding its artistic heritage. Nevertheless, our authors have succeeded in elucidating the magnificent and highly diverse artistic culture of this island. The historical panorama of the art of Sakhalin and its surrounding islands has its roots in the distant past. The article that opens the Forum section provides an invaluable insight into the ceramics of the remarkable Ainu people and their ideas about the creation of the world. Concurrently, the art of nearly every region within our country is multinational. Consequently, in addition to the heritage of indigenous peoples, Sakhalin is also home to the creative endeavours of individuals who have found themselves in this region by virtue of circumstance, such as Koreans. Additionally, a noteworthy phenomenon in the artistic landscape of Sakhalin has emerged in the form of a vibrant individual who has significantly contributed to the advancement of artistic endeavours. Georgian artist Givi Mantkava has assumed this role in Sakhalin. The articles presented here shed light on the vibrant exhibition and museum scene in Sakhalin, where one can witness a rich tapestry of artistic traditions, spanning from ancient eras to cutting-edge avant-garde movements.