The Armenian collector and connoisseur has put on display his collection of rare crosses
On December 1, Narek Van Ashughatoyan presented his collection of crosses to the public for the first time, with the aim of overcoming the "collector's egoism.” Narek chose the first words of the prayer dedicated to the cross as the
“William Saroyan and Art” international conference commenced at the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia
The two-day international conference, "William Saroyan and Art," commenced today at the National Academy of Sciences in Armenia. The event is jointly organized by the Art Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the "William Saroyan" Foundation
Armenian female director won the top prize at the prestigious international documentary festival
Armenian director Shoghakat Vardanyan achieved a remarkable feat as her war documentary, titled "1489," clinched the prestigious top prize for Best Film at the renowned International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA). The distinguished accolade brings acclaim and includes a substantial 15,000
ChinArmArt was interviewed by the CGTN Armenian
The founder of the trilingual ChinArmArt informational and analytical website was recently interviewed by the Armenian service of China Global Television Network (CGTN).Ani Margaryan, an art historian with a Ph.D. in arts and humanities, emphasized in her brief interview that
The Armenian national costume capturing the hearts of Chinese audiences
Between October and November 2023, an increasing number of Armenian teachers and students in China embraced the use of Armenian folk costumes to exhibit the rich cultural heritage and national identity of their country. Among them, Karine Avdalyan, a teacher of
The Armenia Promotion Week in Shanghai celebrated the Armenian rich cultural heritage
The ongoing 2023 Shanghai Armenia Promotion Week, taking place at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre until November 28th, is marked by the comprehensive representation of Armenian local production and cultural heritage. The event featured the emblematic Armenian products of brandy, honey,
A silver pectoral from the Armenian kingdom of Urartu – a gem of the Oriental collection of the Miho Museum, Japan
The Miho Museum, located in Kyoto, Japan, hosts a collection of remarkable artifacts from the Urartian culture. Among them is the Urartian silver pectoral, featuring repoussé decoration, which dates back to the 8th-7th century B.C.E. This crescent-shaped silver pectoral is
The accordion was invented by an Armenian organ and piano maker
The history of the accordion has been the subject of much debate among researchers. While some historians credit Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann with its invention, most attribute it to Cyrill Demian, an Armenian living in Vienna. In 1829, Demian patented
Lusik Aguletsi- the true embodiment of Armenian folk art
Lusik Aguletsi was a remarkable woman and a true embodiment of Armenian heritage. During the cosmopolitan era of Soviet Armenia, she remained a staunch defender of traditional Armenian values, standing above any ideology. With her unique style, she amazed the
“Armenian Jazz Treasure” Tigran Hamasyan touring in China
Tigran Hamasyan, known as the "Armenian Jazz Treasure," "Jazz Music Pioneer," and "Modern Jazz Piano Master," is one of the most unique and exceptional jazz pianists and composers of our time. His music is heavily influenced by traditional Armenian and
