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New trend: fine art industryIn recent years, companies that transform contemporary fine art into applied art pieces - scarves, jewelry, designer clothing - have become very popular in Armenia. What potential does this emerging industry have in Armenia? How are applied art companies positioned in the market and what role do they play in the processes of creating contemporary art? Anahit Margaryan spoke with Arevik Arakelyan, founder of the Artuyt company, and Lusine Avdalyan, founder of the LAVart |
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Vache SharafyanThe opening concert of the 16th Festival of Armenian Composers' Art will be marked by the premiere of Vache Sharafyan's "Graceful, Prayerful" symphony, dedicated to the 850th anniversary of the repose of St. Nerses the Graceful, the Patriarch of All Armenians and the rededication of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. Ahead of the premiere, Anahit Margaryan spoke with composer Vache Sharafyan at "Artfocus". |
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Serzh Avetikian
The fourth edition of the “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop” in Armenia: Serzh Avetikian is on “Artfocus”
The “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop” has been operating for 3 years at the initiative of French-Armenian actor, film director, and producer Serzh Avetikian. As in previous years, this year too the workshop will bring together 25 young actors and will provide them with the opportunity to get acquainted with the methodology of work of internationally recognized guest artists, the traditions and trends of modern theater and cinema. At the end of the program, ten young artists will have the opportunity to undergo professional internship in France. Serzh Avetikian spoke about the “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop,” as well as other theater and cinema projects, on “Artfocus.” The program was hosted by Anahit Margaryan.
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The interactions of religion and cultureChristmas, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection have been key themes of Christian culture for nearly 2,000 years. These most significant historical events of all time have been retold for centuries through spiritual and secular music, various forms of fine art, theater, and cinema. Anahit Margaryan's guest on "Artfocus" is Doctor of Art History, Professor Mher Navoyan, who reflected on the manifestations of Christianity in art, the interactions of religion and culture. |
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Two new performencesThe Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theater premiered two performances at the beginning of the year. The year was significant for the theater in terms of the implementation of innovative projects. The theater studio was reopened, the “Panno” art house was created, which is a local platform for artists. The “Yerevan International Theater Festival” provided a unique opportunity for theater-loving audiences to discover the performances of the world-renowned Simon Abgaryan Theater Company. Anahit Margaryan’s guest at “Artfocus” is the theater director, actor Vardan Mkrtchyan. |
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"Your First Words" collection
Hovhannes Grigoryan's collection of children's poems entitled "Your First Words" has been published
The presentation of the collection of children's poems entitled "Your First Words" by poet, translator and writer Hovhannes Grigoryan took place at the "Zangak" bookstore, which was accompanied by a puppet staged reading by actors Aghasi Melkonyan and Liana Nikoghosyan. The book was published at the initiative of the author's family. Anahit Margaryan's guests at "Artfocus" are Hovhannes Grigoryan's daughter, business consultant Sona Grigoryan, and actor, puppeteer Aghasi Melkonyan.
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Museum Soldier: Shahen KhachatryanThe premiere of the documentary film “Museum Soldier: Shahen Khachatryan” filmed by “Shoghakat” TV company took place at the Henrik Malyan Theater. It presents exclusive details about Shahen Khachatryan, an art critic, long-time director of the Martiros Saryan House-Museum and the National Gallery, and the author of several dozen art books, picture books, and catalogs. The idea and script for the film are by journalist, editor, and translator Lilik Stepanyan. The director is Artak Avetyan. Anahit Margaryan hosted the film’s authors at “Artfocus”. |
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Are the Yezidis in Armenia able to preserve their national identity?
What educational, cultural and other events and programs does the “Young Yezidis Association of Armenia” implement? To what extent are Yezidi youth involved in the cultural life of Armenia? Is the Armenian society sufficiently informed about the history, culture and religion of the Yezidis? Anahit Margaryan spoke with Said Avdalyan, the president of the Young Yezidis Association of Armenia.
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Edik Poghosyan: "Theatrical Posters – Armenia" International Biennale
From November 19 to December 15, the only international large-scale event in the field of graphic design in Armenia, the “Theatrical Posters – Armenia” International Biennale, was held for the second time at the Sundukyan National Academic Theater. The organizers are the “Act” Cultural NGO and the Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theater. The works were evaluated by renowned graphic designers. At “Artfocus,” art critic Anahit Margaryan discussed the topic with the co-founder and director of the biennale, graphic designer Edik Poghosyan.
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The new children's play "Are You Angry?" by the National Theater
To be angry or not to be angry? After all, the one who gets angry loses a lot. Two fairy tales in one play, united by one theme: "Anger." The premiere of the stage adaptation of Hovhannes Tumanyan's "Master and Servant" and Hans Christian Andersen's "The Old Man Knows His Business" fairy tales was presented at the Sos Sargsyan National Theater on September 9. Ingenious, beautiful design, inspiring music, fairy-tale lighting, brilliant acting, active participation of children in the theatrical action. The director of the play, Narine Grigoryan, and actor Gagik Madoyan were hosted by art critic Anahit Margaryan at the "Artfocus" pavilion.
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The Museum of Literature and Art Today
Museums are the most important centers of our culture and education, where our historical memory, important events, facts, and evidence of our national identity are stored and presented. The museum with the largest collection in Armenia is the Yeghishe Charents Museum of Literature and Art, which houses about two million exhibits. What does the museum offer to visitors and is this offer in demand? What changes have occurred in the museum in recent years and what programs will be implemented in the near future? The guest of art critic Anahit Margaryan in “Artfocus” is Syuzanna Khojamiryan, director of the Charents Museum of Literature and Art.
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The Idea of the Mother Goddess from Paganism to Christianity
On September 21, the Museum of the History of Armenia opened the international exhibition entitled "Mother deity: From Anahit to Mariam", where the head and hand preserved from the bronze statue of the goddess Anahit kept in the British Museum were exhibited for the first time in Armenia. More than 60 exhibits from the collection of the History Museum of Armenia were also presented at the exhibition, which symbolize the idea of the Mother Goddess, from paganism to Christianity, from stone to metal, clay and thread. The director of the History Museum of Armenia Davit Poghosyan and art critic Anahit Margaryan talked about the exhibition and the changes taking place in the Museum of History in "Artfocus" in recent years.
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