  UNESCO headquarters in Paris to host khachkar exhibit June 15, 2011 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 15-24, UNESCO headquarters in Paris will host an exhibition on the art of khachkar. The exhibit will be held in the framework of UNESCO-organized scientific conferences, with representatives of the countries worldwide, including Armenia, attending. The exhibit will feature photos portraying 60 khachkars of different epochs. A delegation led by Armenian Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan includes Parajanov Museum director Zaven Sargsyan, the head of YSU Art History Department Levon Chugaszyan. Levon Donabedian, a Paris-based Art History Doctor will also attend the event. During the exhibit, Armenian master of khachkar Robert Minasyan will be creating a cross-stone for the visitors to see. On November 17, 2010, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Armenian khachkar (cross-stone) an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.   Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
