Armenian designers showcase their collections during Milan Fashion Week
Armenian designers have recently showcased their collections during Milan Fashion Week. One of them- promising designer Vahan Khachatryan, presented his “Renaissance” collection.Inspired by the medieval art of Greater Armenia, it was dedicated to the fantastic ability of the Armenian people
Armenian letters in the European distinguished fresco
The former residence of the Würzburg prince-bishops is one of the most important baroque palaces in Europe. It was begun for Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn by the then young and unknown architect Balthasar Neumann (1687-1753); the shell of
Ida Kar: The mid-twentieth century Bohemian photographer of Armenian descent
The Armenian female photographer Ida Kar or Ida Karamian has made a significant contribution to the recognition of photography as a form of fine art. She was pioneering in terms of capturing in her photos some of the most important
The artist who preserved Armenian heritage through his watercolors and stamps
Arshak Abrahami Fetvadjian was an Armenian artist, painter and designer. He is best known for his watercolor paintings of the architectural monuments of the medieval Armenian city of Ani, and for designing the currency and postage stamps of the first
Armenian female artist who modelled for Matisse
The Armenian female artist Vava Khatchadourian was born on February 12, 1895, in Trebizond, Ottoman Empire, and spent most of her childhood in Batumi. Prior to pursuing an artistic career, Khatchadourian lived in Vienna and Paris, where she modeled for
The digital reconstruction of the legendary Armenian Temple of Haldi in Musarir
The digital reconstruction of the legendary Temple of Haldi in Musarir (Ardini), the supreme god of the Urartian pantheon of the Armenian Kingdom of Van or Urartu has spread light on the advanced architecture of the time. The ruins of
Armenian scarves by Artuyt featured in Harper’s Bazaar
From medieval pattern work to modern abstractionism, Artuyt celebrates Armenian art and artists throughout history by featuring their work on silk, wool and cashmere scarves.
Armenian national costume in the works of Hovsep Pushman
by Ani Margaryan This work (Hovsep Pushman (1877-1966, Armenian-American artist), ”Armenian Girl," early 20th c., oil on board, signed upper right corner, titled verso, presented in a period beech frame, H.- 11 in., W.- 8 1/2 in.; framed H.- 13 in.,
The Karashamb Goblet- the epitome of the Bronze Age Armenian social hierarchy and beliefs
The Goblet from the 22nd - 21st centuries BCE was discovered in Karashamb - a village in the Kotayk region of Armenia. It is kept in the History Museum of Armenia. The goblet was found in 1987 in the village
The American figure-skater of Chinese origin performed to Aznavour’s “La Bohème”
The American figure-skater of Chinese origin- Nathan Wei Chen, who is one of the main gold medal contenders of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games men single skating, performed to "La Bohème" by the French-Armenian outstanding chansonnier Charles Aznavour. His