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Charles Aznavour Statue Unveiling Scheduled for May 22, 2025
The Yerevan Municipality has announced that the unveiling ceremony of the statue of renowned artist and chanson legend Charles Aznavour is scheduled for May 22, 2025. This date marks the culmination of celebrations dedicated to Aznavour’s 100th birth anniversary. The…
The Role of Arts and Humanities in Enhancing Neurology Training
The connection between neurology and art spans centuries. Renaissance artists depicted human anatomy and pathology with exceptional precision, while movements like Impressionism and Cubism harnessed the unique aspects of human visual perception to create profound artistic effects. Just as artists…
In the Footsteps of Jacques de Morgan Exhibition Opens at the History Museum of Armenia
The History Museum of Armenia has inaugurated the Armenian-French international exhibition titled “Yesterday and Today: In the Footsteps of Jacques de Morgan,” which will be open to the public until March 11, 2025. This exhibition features remarkable artifacts excavated by…
Shoghakat Vardanyan’s 1489 Wins at Rome International Documentary Festival
Shoghakat Vardanyan’s documentary film “1489” has been named the winner at the Rome International Documentary Festival (RIDF). The director shared the news on her Facebook page, highlighting the honor of having renowned filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa as the jury president, calling…
Goy Theatre Ends Sit-In and Shifts Focus to Strategic Action
Goy Theatre has announced the conclusion of its month-long sit-in and the start of a new phase in its campaign. The announcement was made on the theatre’s Facebook page during the celebration of its 36th anniversary on December 8. “For…
Two Works by Ervand Kochar Displayed at Paris National Museum of Modern Art
On December 3, the prestigious National Museum of Modern Art in Paris unveiled its latest acquisitions in a grand exhibition opening. Among the showcased works were two masterpieces by renowned Armenian artist and sculptor Ervand Kochar, as announced by the…
25 Days of Protest: GOY Theatre Staff Demand Independence
The staff of GOY Theatre has been protesting outside the theatre’s entrance for 25 days, demanding the continuation of its independent operations. Since November 7, the theatre’s actors have staged a sit-in, urging the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and…
Why did Comedian banana sell for $6.2 million?
Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian, a simple banana duct-taped to a wall, has sparked global discussions about the value of art, societal norms, and consumer culture. Selling for $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction, the piece blurs the line between art and…
191 Million AMD to Opera and Ballet Theatre
During the Armenian Government’s session on November 21, it was decided to allocate an additional 191.5 million AMD to the Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. This reallocation within the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports’…
Dialogue of Generations: Art Exhibition by Hakob Kojoyan Students Honors Parajanov’s 100th Anniversary”
The “Hay-Art” Cultural Center has launched a 10-day art exhibition titled “Dialogue of Generations: Parajanov and Contemporaries,” organized by students of the Hakob Kojoyan Educational Complex to honor the 100th anniversary of Sergei Parajanov. This event reflects a significant cultural…
Parajanov 100 Exhibition: A Unique Fusion of Art and Fashion
As part of the celebrations marking Sergei Parajanov’s centennial, the “Parajanov 100” exhibition held at Armenia’s National Gallery transformed into an extraordinary celebration of art and fashion. Organized by the “Artuyt” company, this collection, featuring silk scarves and Haute Couture…
Goy Theater’s sit-in protest reaches sixth day
Goy Theater’s actors have been staging a sit-in protest outside the theater’s entrance since October 7. Their primary demand is for the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports to facilitate a temporary solution allowing Goy Theater to resume operations…
Azerbaijan pressured the Armenian director’s film not to be included in the Oscar nomination
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has confirmed that pressure from Baku led to the removal of Armenian director Sarine Hayrapetyan’s film “My Beloved Country” from the Oscars. The film, which provides a historical perspective on Artsakh, was initially selected for the…
Goy Theatre. Solution Demanded from Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports
The “Goy” Theatre demands an urgent interim solution from the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports until the court and law enforcement reach a final decision. The theatre’s Facebook page has issued a statement, calling for the immediate resumption…
Teryan Cultural Center Showcases Telik-Melik at Yerevan Fashion Week 2024
During Yerevan Fashion Week 2024, Teryan Cultural Center presents the continuation of its “Telik-Melik” collection. The collection, crafted with a social message, highlights the talents of individuals with special needs through unique and traditional designs. It combines modern aesthetics with…