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Zurab Tsereteli (Russian: Зураб Константинович Церетели), 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.

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