Zurab Tsereteli (Russian: Çóðàá Êîíñòàíòèíîâè÷ Öåðåòåëè), born January 4, 1934 in Georgia, is a world renowned artist, sculptor and designer best known for his world wide public monuments. He graduated from the Academy of Arts in Tbilisi (Georgia) in 1958. Tsereteli is also a recognized master of mosaics, cloisonne enamels, stained glass compositions, works in chased metal, sculptures in sheet copper and bronze.
Since 1997 to the present Zurab Tsereteli has been a president of the Russian Academy of Arts (established in 1757).
Tsereteli is actively involved in public activity as a member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. The artist has numerous honorary titles and awards.
