The unfinished ending of Cascade


The Municipality has announced that the construction of the upper part of the Cascade is beginning according to the project they have proposed. Meanwhile, there is an original, founding, approved, unfortunately, incompletely implemented project, co-authored by Jim Torosyan, Sargis Gurzadyan, Aslan Mkhitaryan. In fact, the north-south axis of the capital's plan will be broken. The Municipality's talk about the Cascade is peppered with worrying quotes from architects, but the presented project indicates otherwise.

Vigen Galstyan


The exhibition “Currents of Modernism: Diaspora Armenian Art from the Iron Curtain to the Present” has opened at the National Gallery of Armenia. Presenting around 100 works by more than forty artists, the exhibition reveals the complex and often overlooked connections that formed in the mid-20th century between Soviet and Diaspora Armenian arts and artists. The exhibition’s curator, Vigen Galstyan, Head of the Exhibition Department of the National Gallery of Armenia, spoke at “Artfocus” about the exhibition and the important cultural events that took place at the National Gallery of Armenia in the past year.

Sincerity


What is the definition of sincerity? Is it possible to be sincere only with God, confess and live in falsehood? Among the virtues, sincerity is presented by Father David Gishyan.

Vahagn Ter-Hakobyan


Cinematographer Vahagn Ter-Hakobyan is convinced that one should always be a student in life, in order to grow and change. Art critic Anahit Margaryan spoke with Vahagn Ter-Hakobyan, founder and vice president of the Cinematographers Guild of Armenia.

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".