Exploring the account of the Japanese vessel that rescued Armenians amidst the genocide
Upon the release of her latest publication, Dr. Anna Vardanyan, an accomplished author with a Ph.D. in Economics specializing in International Relations and Japanology, sheds new light on the historical ties between the Armenian and Japanese communities. Her work focuses on the Japanese-Armenian interactions amidst the tumultuous period of the Armenian genocide. Central to her research is the compelling account of the "Tokei Maru" ship, as Dr. Vardanyan delves into unexplored territory from the Armenian perspective. Motivated by a serendipitous discovery of a photograph depicting a Japanese vessel moored in Smyrna, her investigation took her across Greece, Japan, and the Armenian
Gagik Avetisyan’s legacy as a basement to the activation process of Sino-Armenian cultural exchanges
Gagik Avetisyan, a distinguished Armenian artist, theorist, and artisan (1957-2021) and a member of the Artists’ Union of Armenia left an indelible mark in fostering cultural exchange between China and Armenia. His pivotal role in bridging the artistic communities of these two nations was recognized in 2016 when he was bestowed with the prestigious Grigor Narekatsi medal, the highest honor in the cultural sphere of the Republic of Armenia. In the early 2010s, Avetisyan was instrumental in co-founding the "Armenian Palette" art festival, a groundbreaking initiative that united Armenian and foreign artists, with a particular emphasis on fostering collaboration with esteemed
Vehik Ter-Grigoryan: creating perpetual female characters
Vehik Ter-Grigoryan, a Soviet-Armenian artist, was born on April 29, 1903, in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia. She received her education at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts and later moved to Yerevan in 1945, where she continued her artistic pursuits until her passing on March 9, 1965. Ter-Grigoryan's work was deeply influenced by the life and narratives of the Caucasus, a common theme among Tbilisi-Armenian artists. Her artistic repertoire encompassed various genres, including portraits, still lifes, compositional scenes, graphic works, and bookplates. She is particularly renowned for her portraits, which offer distinctive insights into the depicted characters, often featuring female subjects and
The Armenian Art and Wine Festival commenced in Shanghai
As the Armenian Chinese Partnership Center reports, on June 26, the Shanghai 2024 Armenian Art and Wine Festival commenced at the Global Hub International Center of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone. The festival showcased Armenian wines and brandy and approximately 50 pieces of art and sculpture representing modern Armenian art.The attendees included the leadership of the Shanghai Government Foreign Relations Department, Commercial Department, Shanghai International Trade Promotion Council, Global Hub Center of Shanghai Free Trade Zone, representatives from museums, cultural and art organizations, trade networks, media, as well as Chinese artists and scholars, totaling around 120 guests.During the festival's formal
The Armenian-Lebanese fashion designer gaining popularity among Chinese celebrities
The internationally renowned Armenian-Lebanese fashion designer is gaining prominence within the circle of Chinese celebrities. Krikor Jabotian, who established his eponymous couture house in 2009 at the young age of 23, has dedicated his efforts to creating elaborate designs showcasing refined craftsmanship and employing various forms of hand embroidery. He is particularly recognized for his opulent embroideries on tulle, the artful arrangement of pearls, and his adept use of the sarma technique, an ancient Oriental embellishment involving the use of metal threads, symbolizing his Armenian heritage.Noteworthy among his recent ventures is the creation of an extravagant red silk gown worn
