Serj Tankian donates painting to raise money for Christchurch victimsApril 20, 2019 - 13:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian is donating a piece of art to help raise money for the Christchurch terror attack victims, Stuff.co.nz reports. The Armenian-American singer is auctioning off his painting, titled NZ, with the proceeds going towards the Our People, Our City Fund set up by the Christchurch Foundation. The fund has been established to help raise money to support the families and Muslim communities impacted by the events of March 15, now and into the future. On the TradeMe auction page, the 1200 x 1070 x 18mm acrylic on wood painting is described as a "vibrant and joyful work", which he completed in New Zealand shortly before the terrorist attack in Christchurch. On a Youtube post discussing the painting, Tankian said it was a "sincere honour" to be able to donate it. The artwork is currently up for auction until Monday 22 April at 4:23pm, with a buy now price of $10,000. On the auction page it stated the winner of the auction could either collect the work from Auckland or have delivery arranged at cost to the buyer. It also stated there was a chance for the winner to meet Tankian, who is also a New Zealand resident, when he returns to the country later in the year. Photo. Artyom Geodakyan/TASS via Getty Images Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |