An animated short film by a Swiss-Armenian filmmaker considered for the Academy Awards
ARMAT, an animated short film produced by Swiss-based filmmaker Élodie Dermange, whose grandfather is Armenian, is currently being considered for the Academy Awards, as the Hollywood Reporter has included ARMAT in its list of 15 animated short films that could potentially receive an Oscar nomination.The short film, which explores the filmmaker's Armenian family history, features interviews with her father and great-aunt.A young Swiss woman searches for her Armenian roots. Various lovingly animated drawers of the simultaneously accumulating family archive open. This very personal examination of the collective traumas of post-migrant communities finds images and words for racism and the difficulties
Armenian students in China showcased their talents and the rich culture of their country
In December 2023, Armenian students who are studying in China exhibited their skills and demonstrated the diverse and vibrant culture of their home country.On December 9th, the international forum "Chinese for the World: Openness into the Future" took place at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. Syuzanna Muradyan, an Armenian student residing in Beijing, participated in this major event while wearing a stylized Armenian garment with Armenian folk costume motifs.On December 10th, the Southwest University in Chongqing, a major city in the Sichuan region of the People's Republic of China, organized the 16th International Cultural Festival. This festival provided
Young Armenian art historians presented their annual research at the National Academy of Sciences
Between December 8 and 11, the 16th annual scientific session of the Young Armenian Art Historians took place at the National Academy of Sciences in celebration of the 80th anniversary of its establishment.Eminent scholars from Armenia and abroad participated in the event, presenting more than four dozen scientific presentations dedicated to the life and activities of renowned artists and the theory and history of Armenian art. The presentations also explored the artistic and aesthetic connections between Armenian art and other civilizations.During her speech, Dr. Professor Anna Asatryan, the Head of the Institute of Art at the National Academy of Sciences,
UNESCO has recognized the tradition of blacksmithing in the Armenian city of Gyumri as an Intangible Cultural Heritage
The practice of blacksmithing has played a pivotal role in the local identity and cultural characteristics of the Armenian city of Gyumri for centuries. Recognizing its significance, UNESCO has recently recognized the tradition of blacksmithing in Gyumri as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.Despite the near disappearance of the practice in Armenia during the mid-twentieth century, the inhabitants of Gyumri have continued to preserve existing iron objects such as window lattices, fences, gates, doors, candlesticks, and chandeliers, made by old masters. In addition, current blacksmiths, some of whom are fifth- or sixth-generation masters, play an active role in safeguarding and transmitting this
The Chinese traditional form of art: New-Year pictures Nianhua
The Nianhua, also known as Chinese New Year pictures, is a popular form of Banhua in China. It is a colored woodblock print that is frequently used for decoration and ritual performances during the Chinese New Year Holiday. As the New Year approaches, individuals paste fresh Nianhua in their house's Buddha niches, gates, windows, doors, walls, and stoves to help create a festive atmosphere and to seek good fortune for the coming year.Nianhua themes encompass both religious and secular aspects, ranging from door gods and mascots to opera scenes, babies, and beauties. These themes are intended to enhance the New
