An exhibition dedicated to the 200th anniversary of prominent Russian-Armenian seascape artist Hovhannes (Ivan) Aivazovsky is set to launch at the National Gallery of Armenia on 15 September, the Gallery administration told Panorama.am.
Earlier, speaking to Panorama.am, Arman Tsaturyan, Director of the National Gallery of Armenia, unveiled plans to organize great events dedicated to the artist’s 200th birthday anniversary, expecting increased interest by both the society and the media outlets.
“We intend to exhibit those works by Aivazovsky which have not been displayed previously. Thus, the exhibition features not only the paintings on permanent display, but also the works kept at the funds of the National Gallery of Armenia,” the director said, adding that due to the efforts of Armenia’s Minister of Culture Armen Amiryan and the museum famous painting “Chaos” by Hovhannes Aivazovsky kept at Mkhitarian Congregation in Venice has been transferred to Armenia to enter into the exhibition
To note, the 200th birthday anniversary of the prominent marine artist was put on UNESCO Anniversaries 2017.
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