October 16, 2007
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AGBU Successfully Hosts LA Exhibition Highlighting Armenian Artists

  • The Pasadena exhibition of Armenian art drew in over 900 vie
    The Pasadena exhibition of Armenian art drew in over 900 viewers to mingle amidst the extensive display of artworks.

AGBU's perpetual efforts to promote Armenian culture and preserve our unique heritage throughout the world were exemplified September 27-30, 2007 in Pasadena, California at the newly renovated Boyajian Hall at the Alex Manoogian Center. An exhibition entitled "Nine Contemporary Artists from Armenia" was an incredible display of color, emotion, and passion through the handiwork of nine Armenians of the new generation.

The bouquet of artists included Khachik Abrahamyan, Ashot Avagyan, Garegin Davtyan, Hermine Demirtshyan, Marine Dilanyan, Gagik Ghazanchyan, Albert Hakobian, Mayis Mkhitaryan, and Lilit Soghomonyan.

Over 900 people attended the event, which included appetizers and fine wine. Attendees were given an art catalog, designed by Haig Messerlian, displaying the work and providing biographies of the artists. The beautiful gallery display sparked much discussion among its viewers, including the internationally known Los Angeles-based Armenian artist, Emil Kazaz. In addition, four of the featured artists attended the event to mingle with the crowd and explain aspects of their work. Over 50 pieces of art were purchased from the show.

These artists were brought under an artistic umbrella by Kevork Zakoyan from Mediamax News Agency in Armenia and Haig Messerlian of the AGBU Southern California District Committee (SCDC). The exhibition was co-chaired by Hermine Janoyan and Haig Messerlian. The event committee included Ani Aivazian, Tomik Alexanyan, Ara Arzumanian, Ara Babayan, Sonia Babayan, Raffi Elmajian, Sam Ekizian, Aleen Khanjian, Silva Nazaretian, Krikor Satamian, Shake Toumayan, Harout Yeretzian, and Seeroon Yeretzian.

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