A fragment of the painting triptych “Coordinates of Grief” analyzes the situation that arose after the 1988 earthquake in the city of Gyumri (formerly Leninokan). 2015 2m by 1.5m oil, canvas
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Living in Gyumri (formerly Leninakan), Armenia — a city that was almost completely destroyed in 1988 by one of the most powerful earthquakes of the 20th century — I was profoundly shaken not only by living amid the scars of that time but also by the stories I heard from local residents who had lived
Memories of the Future, or Beyond the Shadows of Empires The Republic of Moldova, as a country with a rich history of conquests, the influence of various empires, and a crossroads of cultures, has gone through processes of external and internal colonization. Its cultural heritage was formed within the realm of complex relationships with
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Memories of the Future, or Beyond the Shadows of Empires The Republic of Moldova, as a country with a rich history of conquests, the influence of various empires, and a crossroads of cultures, has gone through processes of external and internal colonization. Its cultural heritage was formed within the realm of complex relationships with
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The Republic of Moldova, as a country with a rich history of conquests, the influence of various empires, and a crossroads of cultures, has gone through processes of external and internal colonization. Its cultural heritage was formed within the realm of complex relationships with various major historical players in the geopolitical arena such as the
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Today, my mind holds more questions than answers. Beyond the enumeration of techniques and recurring themes, I have arrived at a singular, vital realization: any artificially imposed boundary whether social, traditional, or rooted in a specific mentality functions as a cage for the artist, obstructing the gaze into the creative vacuum. I believe that only
Like in a kaleidoscope, The pictures are changing in my life. So, old age time has come… Read More »
Throughout various historical eras, the remains of the Roman fortifications in Regensburg have served not only as a defense for the city but also as a profound testament to its rich past. This project posits that a physical barrier, in any form, fundamentally influences the development of social values affecting the humanitarian, economic, and political
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Today’s contemporary paradigm increasingly erased national borders and, consequently, the unique cultural idiosyncrasies of individual nations. This created a widening ontological gap between historical heritage and the living generation. While the youth integrated seamlessly into globalized values, they often remained alienated from the foundational components of their ancestors’ lives. Although evolutionary processes remained
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On 21 November 2013 the roof of a Maxima shopping centre in the Zolitūde neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia, collapsed at 17:44 local time, resulting in the deaths of 54 people, including three rescue workers, and injuries to another 41 people. The events that unfolded in Riga on November 21, 2013, affected me profoundly, placing
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The multiculturalism policies proclaimed by numerous European states experienced a systemic collapse. Not only in Norway, but throughout Europe, nationalist movements emerged and, following the 2008 crisis, became increasingly active. The prevailing discourse suggested that integration had failed due to a complex web of cultural disparities, differing mentalities, and gaps in professional motivation. The