An Armenian Silver Votive Object: Incense, Memory, and Craft in Kayseri
The Walters incense burner (accession number 57.1845), executed in silver in 1791 in Kayseri (Caesarea), embodies the formal and epigraphic conventions of Armenian liturgical metalwork. The object is conceived as a miniature domed church, its interior partitioned into three compartments
“Save Even a Single Member”: American‑Armenian Artist Hovsep Pushman’s 1915 Statement on the Armenian Genocide
Hovsep Pushman (1877–1966) occupies a distinctive position in the history of twentieth‑century art as an American painter of Armenian birth whose contemplative still lifes and sensitive portraits consistently integrated Asian—particularly Chinese—antiquities. His compositions frequently feature figurines of Buddha, bodhisattvas, Guanyin,
Armenian Presence in the Production and Circulation of Ship-Decorated Early Modern Ceramics and Textiles
by Ani Margaryan The depiction of sailing vessels on a diverse corpus of objects d’art—from Iznik and Kütahya ceramics produced in Asia Minor to Chinese export porcelains manufactured in Jingdezhen for international markets—serves as more than a decorative motif. The ship
A Pair of Armenian-Inscribed Rare Gloves: Stitching History, Family, Tradition, and Loss
By Ani Margaryan Within the collection of the History Museum of Armenia resides a pair of cataloged wool gloves, designated E-No. 1303 and attributed to the late nineteenth century, with an unknown place of origin. The artifact's primary historical link is
Armenian Student Shares Heritage at Tianjin Normal University, China
On December 31st, 2025, Tianjin Normal University’s festive atmosphere was enriched by a vibrant display of cultural pride. Armenian student Anahit Hakobyan took to the stage during the celebrations, performing a lively traditional Armenian dance that captivated the audience.Her performance
Armenia Represented at the 2025 International Forum on Global Governance and Cultural Studies at the Chinese Academy of History, Beijing
In November 2025, Dr. Ani Margaryan, an Armenian art historian and expert in Silk Road Studies and Cross-Cultural Studies, had the distinct honor of representing Armenia at the prestigious International Forum of Overseas Studies on Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism
The Armenian Student Earns Third Place at Prestigious Guangxi Folk Song Competition in China
On November 6th, 2025, the Guangxi University of Finance and Economics hosted the annual Guangxi International Students Chinese Folk Song Competition, an event organized by the Guangxi Association for International Education. Among 30 talented participants from across the globe, one
Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China Presents Armenian Culture at “East Meets West” Carnival
On November 2nd, Mane Vardanyan, the Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China, led and organized the Armenian Stand at the "Wisdom Across Ages, Encounters of East and West" Carnival, hosted by the Committee of the Communist Youth League of Nanjing University.
Armenian Heritage Through Taraz Presented in Suzhou at SSFLS Autumn Sports Meet 2025
On October 22, 2025, the Suzhou Science and Technology City Foreign Language School (SSFLS) held the vibrant Opening Ceremony for its annual Autumn Sports Meet. This much-anticipated event is a brilliant display of the school's international spirit, bringing together its
Pertchanush Msryan: Armenia’s Honored Female Architect
In the male-dominated professional landscape of the Soviet Union, where few women rose to leadership in architecture and urban planning, Pertchanush Msryan carved a legacy of concrete and green space that shaped modern Armenia. An honored builder and respected educator,
