The wounds from the horrific 44 Day War and Artsakh's ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan are still raw. But one thing is clear: to break the vicious cycle eroding our foundations for over a century, we must embrace a path of collective reflection, healing and renewal. Could art—contemporary and historical—possibly show us the way?
There is nothing like thoughts of war to make one appreciate the extraordinary privilege of getting out on a sunny October weekend and being presented with an infinite array of cultural events in a bustling town like Yerevan. If the past few years have taught us anything, it is not to take these vital pleasures for granted. Tomorrow we may easily be denied that opportunity.
Have you had your "I look so exalted" selfie with Anahit's head yet? No? Well, there is still plenty of time. And despite its lack of world-famous masterpieces, our local institutions and art spaces will continue to strive for more Instagram-worthy backdrops. However, there might also be the occasional show, or a lecture that may provoke you to momentarily forget your phone.
As far as cultural events are concerned, August is generally considered to be the “dead” month of the year. But if you're stuck in Yerevan and the soul does want to escape somewhere else, even for just an hour or so, then some of those events might just prove to be the ticket.
The cultural high point of the year is definitely peaking in the next couple of weeks with the opening of the 21st Golden Apricot International Film Festival with its usual roster of must-see films and... uhum... controversial guests. Finding the gems, or maybe the guilty pleasures in this whirlwind of activities can be a challenge, so hopefully this guide can be of some help.
Yerevan's social calendar is ramping up with a torrent of events that will immerse you in all sorts of art if you, well... let it. To help you navigate the vibrant art scene, we're putting together a short bi-weekly digest of the best that the capital has on offer for the art-going public and visitors.
Բայց և սակայն, այնուամենայնիվ… Ի՞նչ դեր է խաղում ժամանակակից արվեստը այսօրվա իրականությունում։ Այս տարի, մայիսին Մերգելյան Ինստիտուտի ցուցահանդեսային տաղավարում տեղի է ունեցել «Արտ ֆեյր» ժամանակակից արվեստին նվիրված միջոցառման երրորդ թողարկումը, որը ժամանակակից արվեստի միակ շուկան է Հայաստանում։ Եվ ֆեյրի նշանակության, շուկայի ստեղծման, հաջողությունների ինչպես և դժվարությունների մասին զրուցում է նախագծի համադրողներից և կազմակերպիչներից արվեստաբան Եվա Խաչատրյանը։
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