Carpet weaving


The carpet was created, as Foucault defined it, as “a special kind of space: heterotopia” and a reflection of the oriental garden. Why are women the authors of these unique worlds? What are the real connections between the legends of Armenian red carpets and reality? Why is Armenian carpet weaving not in its rightful place on the world cultural map? Marina Baghdagyulyan discussed the topic with art critic Anush Hakobyan on the “Sixth Day” program.

What is post-war Armenian abstract art about?


At the beginning of the 20th century, between and after the two world wars, the “children” of the times of pain, shocks and destruction came - representatives of abstract art. They created a new relationship between man and art, based on intellect and concept. And what is Armenian abstract art about in the post-war period? If the images of representatives of European abstract art were accompanied by the poetic words of Jacques Prévert, then the art of Khachatur Martirosyan is Grigor Narekatsi.

The reopening of the National Center of Aesthetics Museum


Reopening of the Museum of the National Center of Aesthetics
In September, the Children's Art Museum of the National Center of Aesthetics named after Henrik Igityan officially reopened in its original, historical space. After renovation, functional reinterpretation and re-equipment, the National Center of Aesthetics today presents itself with a new spirit and opportunities. From now on, in the center, you can not only get acquainted with the works of art created by children, but also create independently. The center has an ambitious mission to create an innovative, inclusive and multifunctional cultural and educational space, where people of different ages, professions and interests can express themselves and develop through the transformative power of art. Anahit Margaryan spoke with the director of the center, artistic director of the Small Theater, director Vahan Badalyan.

Cascade


What is the significance of the Cascade for the structure's architect Jim Torosyan and other partners? The Cascade is the architectural embodiment of beauty, national symbols, and Armenian cultural identity. Marina Baghdagulyan spoke with architect Karen Balyan about the copyright of the Cascade and the political-economic and consumer interests of new projects.

Theater, guest: Arman Navasardyan


Why was pathos devalued and what is its real meaning, what is the theater's message to the Armenian audience living through difficult post-war times, what emotions did the artist experience when he took the stage during the war? Marina Baghdagyulyan hosted actor Arman Navasardyan at the "Day 6" pavilion.

Jazz and Freedom


How was jazz created? Marina Baghdagyulyan discussed the creation of Armenian jazz, its uniqueness, the fate of the Artsakh State Jazz Orchestra, the musical process of jazz groups, jazz improvisation, and stereotypes of Armenian unity with Tigran Suchyan, the leader of the Artsakh State Jazz Orchestra.

Militariart


After the First Artsakh War, a new direction in conceptual art was created: “militariart.” The founder of this direction was Alexander Melkonyan. What is “militariart?” Marina Baghdagyulyan’s guest is artist Mkrtich Tonoyan.

Poetry


What is the relationship between poetry and politics? Pretend to be crazy or pay with your life for poetic speech? Marina Baghdagyulyan hosted poet Husik Ara and discussed his poem "Apokalypto".

Fairy tale and life


Why does a person invent a fairy tale? What is a folk tale? What symbols are there in fairy tales, for example, about elections in Armenian fairy tales, in Russian folklore about golden and ordinary eggs, Faberge's golden eggs and the tragedy of the royal family? Marina Baghdagyulyan hosted fairy tale expert and translator Alvard Jivanyan in the pavilion of the "Day 6" program.

Armenia has chosen the winner of the prestigious Goncourt literary prize


Last year, Armenia selected its laureate of the prestigious Goncourt literary prize, French-Rwandan writer and singer Gael Fay, for his new novel Jacaranda. With this, Armenia officially became the 39th country to join the international Goncourt selection with its student jury and gain the opportunity to participate in global literary processes. At the Francofest, which will take place on November 15, Nymeg will present the Armenian edition of Jacaranda. Anahit Margaryan spoke with Ani Hakobyan, head of literary programs at Nymeg Publishing House, and Manu Iritsyan, responsible for multimedia content, about the Goncourt prize, Gael Fay’s bestseller, Francofest, books, printing, and literary marketing at Artfocus.

The International Organ Music Festival was held for the third time


In 2022, the long-standing dream of the founder of the Armenian organ school, the late Vahagn Stamboltsyan, was realized in Armenia. The International Organ Music Festival was organized on the initiative of the National Center for Chamber Music and with the support of the Armenian Chamber Music Society. This year, the festival is being held for the third time. It kicked off on September 24 with a concert dedicated to Komitas. From September to December, the best masters of organ art perform in Armenia. Art critic Anahit Margaryan spoke with Armen Sukiasyan, artistic director of the International Organ Music Festival and deputy director of the National Center for Chamber Music, about the festival and organ art in “Artfocus”.

Treasures Returning: A Fine Art Collection


The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is not only a spiritual center, but also an exceptional repository of works of art. The painting collection of the Mother See was formed during the reign of Hovhannes VIII Karbetsi, at the beginning of the 19th century, and with the patronage and efforts of His Holiness Karekin II, it was replenished with 436 cultural values. The painting collection of the Mother See was replenished not only with works of Armenian classical, but also with works of contemporary artists.