The final act in this performative triptych was the construction of a dialogue with the viewer on the subject of democratic hegemony. At the time humanity existed within a paradigm where “democratic principles” were the dominant direction. At every step, we were taught, corrected, or reproached for failing to correspond to the theoretical basis of […]
It is no secret to anyone that throughout different historical periods of human civilization, there have always been similar or conflicting ideological and social trends, to which different representatives of society react according to their personal or professional interests. However, it should be noted that one particular fact reveals the essence of humanity regarding
The events that unfolded against the backdrop of the armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan have elevated the tensions between these countries to a completely new level within the international geopolitical arena. In turn, the social upheavals triggered by the military conflict inevitably had a profound impact on all segments of society in both
Since 2021, the situation around Ukraine became increasingly tense and explosive, leading to an all-out war with numerous casualties among both military and civilians. In exploring the emerging situation, I focused on creating paintings which demonstrate different fragments of the overall social construction within the situation under consideration. Moreover, this painting embodies the
“May I stand on the grass?” These were the first words of a little boy who emerged from the air raid shelter at the Azovstal factory in the devastated Ukrainian city of Mariupol. Since 2021, the situation surrounding Ukraine became increasingly tense and explosive, leading to an all-out war with numerous casualties among both
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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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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
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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