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Brooklyn Artist Anahit Hayrapetyan Explores Memory Through Drawing
Anahit Hayrapetyan remembers it differently in her drawings
Brooklyn-based architect and artist Anahit Hayrapetyan recently exhibited her work titled "I Remember It Differently" at Studio 9BC in New York City. Born in Armenia and having lived internationally, Hayrapetyan creates intricate ink and paper drawings that explore themes of disp
Scholar explores AI's role in preserving Armenian heritage
Mouradian discusses heritage, under-resourced languages and AI at Haigazian
Dr. Khachig Mouradian, a lecturer at Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University and Armenian specialist at the Library of Congress, discussed how artificial intelligence is transforming cultural heritage preservation at Haigazian University in Beirut on August 5. Mouradian
Artsakh Displaced Artists Find Purpose Through Ceramics Workshop
Art as resistance: How GOY keeps Artsakh’s heritage alive
The GOY Humanitarian Foundation, led by Azatoohi Simonian, has established CeramaZart, a Yerevan-based workshop supporting displaced Artsakh artists and traumatized children. Following the 2020 war that displaced 39,500 Artsakh residents, the foundation created a sustainable soci
Armenian Shorts Showcase Diverse Voices at Golden Apricot
A closer look at Armenian shorts at Golden Apricot 2026
The Armenian Weekly examined the short film competition at Golden Apricot 2026, where ten Armenian filmmakers presented works across varied subjects and styles. The "Apricot Stone" competition featured films including "Paid Mourners" by Ovsanna Gevorgyan, about a teenager resisti
AGBU President Sam Simonian Receives Armenia's State Honor
AGBU President Sam Simonian honored for lifelong service to Armenia
Armenia's President Vahagn Khachaturyan has awarded Sam Simonian, president of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), the First Class Order "For Services to the Homeland" in recognition of Republic Day. The decoration honors Simonian's contributions to education, science,
Raffi Boghosian Named President of Golden Globe Foundation
Raffi Boghosian appointed Golden Globe Foundation President
Raffi Boghosian, a Los Angeles-based producer and journalist, has been appointed president of the Golden Globe Foundation's Board of Directors. Boghosian, who joined the board last year, announced the appointment via social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to lead
Artist Creates Family-Centered Painting of Historic Railroad Spike
The last spike
An Armenian-American artist has created a painting inspired by the 1869 completion of the Transcontinental Railway, reimagining the historic "Last Spike" moment with members of his own family. The work draws from Thomas Hill's 1881 painting of the same event and incorporates figu
UWC Dilijan Graduates Secure Places at Leading Universities
UWC Dilijan Students Receive Outstanding University Offers from the World’s Leading Institutions
Students graduating from UWC Dilijan, an international boarding school located in Armenia's Tavush Province, have been accepted to prestigious universities worldwide, the school announced. The cohort secured admission offers from top-ranked institutions across multiple continents
Teacher Reflects on Culture, Change in Yerevan
The Catfish of Yerevan
An Armenian-American educator explores generational differences in cultural consumption and the evolution of Armenian society through a personal lens. The author, visiting Yerevan, draws connections between a contemporary rap song about fake personas and the country's transformat
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Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
Mellanie Party Design specializes in wedding and event decorations, offering custom setups for ceremonies, receptions, and special celebrations throughout the Glendale and greater Los Angeles area. The team provides full-service coordination including draping, floral arrangements, backdrops, lighting, and table settings to transform venues for memorable occasions.
Alzheimer's Care Armenia Expands Dementia Services Across Country
How Alzheimer’s Care Armenia is transforming dementia care
Alzheimer's Care Armenia, founded by gerontologist Dr. Jane Mahakian in 2018, is working to shift how dementia is understood and treated in Armenia, where memory loss has traditionally been dismissed as normal aging. The organization launched the Brain Health Armenia Project in 2
Armenian Musicians Shape American Arts Landscape
Armenian Arts in America: From pop icons to kef legends
Armenian artists have made significant contributions to American music across multiple genres, according to a feature examining the community's influence on U.S. arts. The article profiles prominent performers including Harout Pamboukjian, known for blending Armenian folk traditi
Armenian Students Win Four Medals at European Junior Olympiad
Armenian students win four medals at European Junior Olympiad in Informatics
Armenia's competitive programming team earned four medals at the 10th European Junior Olympiad in Informatics, held in Kaunas, Lithuania, from July 24-30. The competition drew 100 students from 25 countries, each fielding up to four contestants to solve algorithmic problems over