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The Armenian girl and her Resignation Syndrome

Telling a story in a single image

March 9, 2020
The Armenian girl and her Resignation Syndrome
The captivating portrait of an Armenian girl with Resignation Syndrome – a disorder in which children overwhelmed by trauma slip into a coma-like state – has been shedding light on the disease after its author, Polish photographer Tomek Kaczor was nominated for the 2020 World Press Photo Of The Year.

Cultural diplomacy as a driver of Armenia’s economy

ICAE2018 proves a success

November 7, 2018
Cultural diplomacy as a driver of Armenia’s economy
With a rich cultural heritage and a big potential for growth and development, Armenia was the focus of widespread interest for an entire month when the first-ever International Contemporary Art Exhibition: Armenia 2018 (ICAE2018) was held in Yerevan from September 28 to October 25. The month-long art event was organized by Shaula International LLC, an Armenia-based consulting company, whose goal, according to co-founder and CEO Fabio Lenzi, is to promote Armenia internationally.

Terry George

The Oscar-winning helmer who hopes to return to Armenia many, many times

September 25, 2017
Terry George
On a solemn night in Yerevan, stage lights at the Opera House went down, paving the way for the start of “We Promise”, a musical tribute to the Armenian Genocide, inspired by Terry George’s “The Promise” and based on its original score.

Otri Trio performs for children with disabilities

Chance to have another dream

May 6, 2017
Otri Trio performs for children with disabilities
On May 5, 2017, Yervand Kochar Museum in Yerevan hosted a concert organized by a group of Armenian musicians and Pyunik charity organization for an unusual audience. More than 10 children with disabilities were invited to listen to the works by Aram Khachaturian, Komitas and Dmitri Shostakovich.

The other side of music

Instrumental injuries

January 14, 2017
The other side of music
Playing musical instruments is not always a pleasure. Due to the high physical and psychological demands of their work, musicians have a high risk of developing a range of health problems. While the audience is enjoying the music, the performer can endure pains you would never guess about.

How Indians turned into Armenian Gypsies

Law-abiding and peace-loving

July 28, 2017
How Indians turned into Armenian Gypsies
During centuries, various groups of Armenians left the homeland and settled elsewhere, assimilating into their new countries and thus forever losing their national identity. However, there were also cases when representatives of other nations arrived in Armenia to become a part of the local population. Here the story of Armenian Gypsies belongs.

Armenian Renaissance

Ahead of Europe

October 18, 2016
Armenian Renaissance
The Renaissance in Armenia started long before it arrived in Europe. Humanistic ideas characteristic for Renaissance were not re-opened in Armenia but ‘crystallized’ in line with the Christian norms. In Armenian reality, this period was the continuation of pre-Christian ideas, which evolved into new practice, giving birth to new art and outlook.

Sights for Armenians in Iran

Ahead of lifting visa requirements

June 28, 2016
Sights for Armenians in Iran
Armenia and Iran are going to lift visa requirements. Iranians are frequent guests in our country, while Armenian citizens visit Iran rather rarely. PanARMENIAN.Net represents some Armenian artifacts which are located in Iran and represent great historical and cultural value.

Saroyan against Hemingway

Conflict of two writers

June 17, 2016
Saroyan against Hemingway
The publication of William Saroyan’s first book in 1934 drew the ire of Ernest Hemingway, who felt insulted by Saroyan’s remarks in “Seventy Thousand Assyrians”. In January 1935 edition of Esquire magazine Hemingway poured harsh criticism on Saroyan.

Master Momik

Innovator of his time

May 30, 2016
Master Momik
The famous Noravank monastery (XIII—XIV centuries) lies 122km to the southeast of Yerevan. It was designed by representative of Gladzor School of miniature painting Momik Vardapet, a master of fine arts, sculptor, painter and calligrapher.
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