Modern and Contemporary Art: Armenia in a Global Context
October 24 | 19:00
Series of Lectures featuring Armen Yesayants
Art Space of Nikolay Nikoghosyan Cultural Foundation
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Cultural Foundation
The “Nikolay Nikoghosyan Cultural Foundation” was founded by Master Nikoghosyan in 2018 and was opened as an art space in August 2019.
In the art space of “Nikolay Nikoghosyan Cultural Foundation” are represented the sculptures, graphics, and paintings of People’s artist of Armenian SSR, People’s artist of USSR, owner of State Prize of USSR, member of Russian Academy of Arts, professor Nikolay Nikoghosyan (1918-2018).
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Cultural Foundation
The “Nikolay Nikoghosyan Cultural Foundation” was founded by Master Nikoghosyan in 2018 and was opened as an art space in August 2019.
In the art space of “Nikolay Nikoghosyan Cultural Foundation” are represented the sculptures, graphics, and paintings of People’s artist of Armenian SSR, People’s artist of USSR, owner of State Prize of USSR, member of Russian Academy of Arts, professor Nikolay Nikoghosyan (1918-2018).
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The Margins of Armenian Modern and Contemporary Art
The first lecture — “The Margins of Armenian Modern and Contemporary Art” — unfolded into such a wide and fascinating discussion that we decided to divide it into two parts.
After tracing the story up to the 1980s, this second part picks up from there, diving into the shifting landscape of the late Soviet and post-Soviet periods.
It’s also a chance to hear more about a major exhibition of Armenian art recently opened in the United States, co-curated by Armen himself.
Where: Art Space of Nikolay Nikoghosyan Cultural Foundation (Saryan 19/21)
When: October 24
Time: 19:00
Doors: 18:30
Language: Armenian
Participation was free with registration
The first lecture — “The Margins of Armenian Modern and Contemporary Art” — unfolded into such a wide and fascinating discussion that we decided to divide it into two parts.
After tracing the story up to the 1980s, this second part picks up from there, diving into the shifting landscape of the late Soviet and post-Soviet periods.
It’s also a chance to hear more about a major exhibition of Armenian art recently opened in the United States, co-curated by Armen himself.
Where: Art Space of Nikolay Nikoghosyan Cultural Foundation (Saryan 19/21)
When: October 24
Time: 19:00
Doors: 18:30
Language: Armenian
Participation was free with registration
The Margins of Armenian Modern and Contemporary Art
In this lecture, art historian and curator Armen Yesayants, Director of Exhibitions at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, will explore narratives that remain on the margins of Armenian modern and contemporary art history. He will discuss a number of Armenian artists and art movements of the 20th and 21st centuries that have remained outside broader public circulation, despite their importance both in the local Armenian context and globally. The talk will address figures entirely unknown to the wider public, as well as those whose reception within Armenian reality has been narrowly framed.
Where: Art Space of Nikolay Nikoghosyan Cultural Foundation (Saryan 19/21)
When: September 23
Time: 19:00
Language: Armenian
Participation was free with registration
In this lecture, art historian and curator Armen Yesayants, Director of Exhibitions at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, will explore narratives that remain on the margins of Armenian modern and contemporary art history. He will discuss a number of Armenian artists and art movements of the 20th and 21st centuries that have remained outside broader public circulation, despite their importance both in the local Armenian context and globally. The talk will address figures entirely unknown to the wider public, as well as those whose reception within Armenian reality has been narrowly framed.
Where: Art Space of Nikolay Nikoghosyan Cultural Foundation (Saryan 19/21)
When: September 23
Time: 19:00
Language: Armenian
Participation was free with registration
Series of Lectures
featuring Armen Yesayants
Modern and Contemporary Art: Armenia in a Global Context
featuring Armen Yesayants
Modern and Contemporary Art: Armenia in a Global Context
hosq presents a series of lectures with art historian and curator Armen Yesayants, Director of Exhibitions at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts. He will address a broad spectrum of issues in visual art, including:
This series promises to be valuable and engaging both for professionals and for a broader art-loving public. The scope of the lectures may continue to evolve, with new topics and stimulating discussions introduced in collaboration with local and international specialists.
- narratives of Armenian modern and contemporary art that have remained outside wider public circulation
- the introduction of lesser-known figures
- shedding light on the legacy of women artists
- examining the role of the curatorial institution in relation to art
- reflections on art and the educational mission of museums
- exploring the “art versus non-art” discourse
- considering Armenia’s history of participation in the Venice Art Biennale, while sharing his own experience
This series promises to be valuable and engaging both for professionals and for a broader art-loving public. The scope of the lectures may continue to evolve, with new topics and stimulating discussions introduced in collaboration with local and international specialists.
Armen Yesayants
Armen Yesayants is a Yerevan-based curator, art historian, and cultural manager. He serves as Director of Exhibitions at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts (Գաֆէսճեան արվեստի կենտրոն), where he has curated and co-organized nearly 50 exhibitions since 2012. In 2024, he curated the Armenian National Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale. Armen holds a PhD in Art History from Yerevan State University and an MA in Arts & Cultural Management from King’s College London. He is also the co-founder and co-host of ArtASOVOR, the first Armenian podcast dedicated to modern and contemporary art. His curatorial practice and research focus on modern and contemporary art — particularly Armenian and post-Soviet visual culture — and explore the intersections of ideology, identity, and memory, with special attention to the role of museums in shaping cross-cultural dialogue.
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