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11/11/13

Armenia: Art fair in Istanbul showcases works by Armenian artists

Since 2010, art fair Contemporary Istanbul has been offering a glittering special section called “Art from Armenia.” Although there are currently no diplomatic ties between Turkey and Armenia, there is a growing cultural relationship which promises a brand new future for both countries.

With the aim of discovering regional art and gathering Armenian artists and Turkish art lovers, “Art from Armenia” has hosted many Armenian painters in Istanbul over the past three years, Today’s Zaman reports.

This year’s “Art from Armenia” selection, on display until Sunday at the IstanbulCongressCenter, features paintings and sculptures by six Armenian artists: Daron Mouradian, Vahram Davtian, Emil Kazaz, Armen Gevorgian, Ara Mikaelian and Ruben Grigorian. Aram Sargsyan, the curator of the exhibition in 2011, has contributed to the exhibition this year as well.

According to Sargsyan, people in Istanbul have respect for art. “I have seen many paintings on the walls of restaurants and they were high standard paintings. So in Istanbul, you do not have to go to a museum, you are exposed to art everywhere.”


Read more: Art fair in Istanbul showcases works by Armenian artists | Public Radio of Armenia

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