Dragon as a symbol of might and enlightenment in Chinese art
With the countdown to the Year of the Dragon underway, the anticipation for this revered occasion is palpable. The only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Dragon, is believed to be associated with vitality, good fortune,
An Armenian sitter as a “philosopher” in a Dutch Golden Age painting
The official website of the Royal Collection Trust, which represents the British royal family's collection, proudly showcases a Dutch Baroque School oil painting. Previously entitled "Astrologer" and misattributed to Rembrandt, the painting has been rightfully credited to the brush of
Gagik Ginosyan, a true pillar of Armenian folk culture, passed away
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gagik Ginosyan, a renowned figure in Armenian culture who was the founder and artistic director of the "Karin" folk song-dance group.Ginosyan was not only a dance specialist and dance-ethnographer
The painting in space by the Armenian avant-garde master Yervand Kochar, exhibiting at the Picasso Museum in Paris
The Picasso Museum in Paris has recently inaugurated an exhibition titled "Dans l'appartement de Léonce Rosenberg: De Chirico, Ernst, Léger, Picabia…" in honor of Léonce Rosenberg, a notable art collector, writer, publisher, and one of the most influential French art
The ongoing exhibition of Armenian folk culture is currently anchored at the Ningbo Museum, China
On January 30th, the Ningbo Museum in China hosted the "Noah's Land - Exhibition of Armenian Cultural Treasures from the 18th to 20th Centuries from the Yerevan Historical Museum." This exhibition, which showcases Armenian history, humanities, and art, features a
Armenia was presented at the 10th Chinese Poetry Spring Festival
In January 2024, the 10th Spring Chinese Poetry Festival Gala Awards Ceremony featured distinguished poets from 30 countries. Among the esteemed participants and winners was the Armenian writer Armenuhi Sisyan. Her contributions have gained global recognition and have been translated
Armenia will exhibit the bronze statue of Goddess Anahit for the first time
The Tourism Committee of Armenia has recently made a momentous announcement: the statue of Goddess Anahit, a prominent character from Armenian mythology, will be put on display in Armenia for the first time. This exhibition, scheduled for September 2024, is
The photo shoot in Foshan, China, showcased the beauty of Armenian women in national costume
Recently, a photo shoot was organized by FUNCTIONZ Studios in Foshan city, China, to showcase Armenian traditional garments featuring Ourfa embroidery. The photo shoot was a confident display of the grace and elegance of Armenian women, highlighting the striking colors
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the world cinema giants- Sergei Parajanov
The hundredth anniversary of Sergei Parajanov - born Sarkis Hovsepi Parajaniants, a prominent cultural icon of the South Caucasus region, is celebrated today. Parajanov was born to artistically gifted Armenian parents on January 9th, 1924, in Tbilisi, Georgia. He had
Armenian performing arts and traditional garments showcased to Chinese audiences in Beijing and Qingdao
In the final weeks of December 2023, the country of China was alive with excitement and celebration as various cultural festivals and celebrations unfolded. Amidst the many enthusiastic participants and performers, there were Armenian students and residents who were eager