British Council launches Rock, Paper and Scissors exhibition in Yerevan

PanARMENIAN.Net - The British Council-launched Rock, Paper, Scissors exhibition opened Wednesday in Albert and Tove ‎Boyajyan  hall at Yerevan Academy of Fine Arts. The exhibition items comprised about 50 works from 8000 collections of British Council. Their authors are renowned British sculptors who selected a unique genre of art.



In his opening speech, President of Fine Arts Academy Aram Isabekyan said, "I think works in such original genre will be a revelation for our students and teachers. I'd like such exhibitions to be organized more frequently, and I believe that cooperation between Fine Arts Academy and British Council will be a productive one. "



The exhibition will last from 21 till 28 January. Organizers also plan to hold a similar event in Georgia, Azerbaijan and Ukraine. Besides, Fine Arts Academy will host lectures by outstanding British art critics who will introduce to Armenian university students and teachers the contemporary British art and prospects of its development in Armenia.



Rock, Paper, Scissors is an exhibition of prints by sculptors in theBritish Council Collection, from the 1950s to the present day.  Looking at the artists featured, it is apparent that the process of printmaking, be it etching, screen print, lino-cut or lithograph remains a very popular way for sculptors to develop ideas and expand their portfolios.



The British Council It is a non-departmental public body in Great Britain, which specializes in international educational and cultural opportunities.

Founded in 1934, it was granted a royal charter by King George VI in 1940. Its 'sponsoring department' within the United Kingdom Government is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, although it has day-to-day operational independence. Martin Davidson is its chief executive, appointed in April 2007



The event aims to assist in modern art and young authors.