Ashot Harutyunyan: Yerevan reminds of huge chessboard with identical pieces

PanARMENIAN.Net - Serious thought should be given to alteration of Yerevan’s appearance, Armenian sculptor Gevorg Gasapyan believes.

“Recently constructed buildings at Yerevan’s Northern Avenue, considered to be the most modern part of the city, remind of 80-year-old American constructions, which proves Armenian architecture is 80 years behind world standards,” Gevorg Gasapyan stated at August 13 news conference.

As the artist Ashot Harutyunyan pointed out, the placement of monuments in the city makes Yerevan similar to huge chessboards with identical pieces. “The tendency should be altered,” the artist noted.

Gevorg Gasapyan, in turn, expressed readiness to present some of his works to the city. The sculptor has also developed a number of projects, ready to be implemented upon approval of city authorities.

In conclusion Gevorg Gasapyan urged architects and sculptors to unite their efforts to alter the image of Yerevan.