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Gulbenkian Museum Reopens in Lisbon After Renovation
Reflecting on the legacy of the reopened Gulbenkian Museum
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon reopened on July 18, 2026, following over a year of renovation work, marking the 70th anniversary of the foundation established by Armenian oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian. The modernist museum, designed with brutalist architecture that in
Armenian Writer Astrid Davtian Publishes Debut Novel
“Déjà Vu” and the fragile boundaries of identity
Astrid Davtian, an Armenian writer and film director based in the Netherlands, has published her debut novel "Déjà Vu," a psychological thriller exploring identity and modern loneliness. Set in Amsterdam, the novel follows an unnamed television makeup artist who undergoes a physi
Armenian Wrestler Wins U17 Greco-Roman World Championship
Armenia's Janes Nazaryan Crowned U17 Greco-Roman Wrestling World Champion
Janes Nazaryan of Armenia has won the Greco-Roman wrestling world championship in the 71 kg weight division at the Under-17 World Wrestling Championship in Baku. The victory represents a significant achievement for the young Armenian athlete on the international wrestling stage.
Hadrut Art Center Continues Mission in Yerevan After Displacement
Survival after displacement at Hadrut Children’s Art Center
The Hadrut Children's Art Center, established in 2004 in Nagorno-Karabakh, has reopened in Yerevan after its director and staff were displaced twice—first in 2020 when Azerbaijani forces occupied Hadrut, and again in 2023 following Azerbaijan's occupation of Artsakh. Director Ira
Armenian Chef Transforms Fashion Into Edible Art
Haute Couture, baked: Artur Poghosyan’s radical dessert architecture
Artur Poghosyan, an Armenian entrepreneur now based in Los Angeles, has gained international recognition for his innovative approach to pastry design that treats desserts as architectural structures inspired by haute couture. From 2023 to 2025, Poghosyan operated the Christian Fa
Artist Celebrates Independence Day Through Father's Artwork
In Dad’s own hand
An Armenian-American artist paid homage to the nation's 250th anniversary by painting a portrait of his father as the scribe of the Declaration of Independence, featuring a pen and inkwell his father had machined from aluminum in 1976. The artist has spent 13 years curating and e
Iranian Refugee Rebuilds Life in Yerevan Through Small Business
From Hormuz to Yerevan: Rebuilding Life After Fleeing a War Zone
A man from Hormuz Island in southern Iran has established himself in central Yerevan, where he sells handmade incense from a small street table. The article, reported by Hetq, documents his journey fleeing a war zone and his efforts to rebuild his life in Armenia's capital. Thoug
Armenian painter Elen Grigoryan charts path from pharmacy to art
Elen Grigoryan’s journey from pharmacy to painting
Elen Grigoryan, a painter from Martuni in Armenia's Gegharkunik province, has built an artistic career exploring human psychology and inner transformation through color and technique. Originally trained in pharmacy at M. Heratsi State Medical University, Grigoryan shifted to art,
Historic Yerevan Building Reopens as Cultural Space
A Yerevan landmark finds new life through Musæum
A long-abandoned historic building at 32 Hanrapetutyan Street in Yerevan has reopened as a temporary museum through the Musæum initiative, organized by the Rambalkoshe Cultural Foundation. The structure, composed of sections built from black and orange tuff dating to the 1850s, s
Armand Alaverdian (Pianist) Los Angeles
Armand Alaverdian is a pianist based in Los Angeles offering live music for weddings, special events, and private functions. He also provides piano instruction for students of various skill levels. With a perfect rating from clients, he brings professional musicianship to celebrations and educational settings throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
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Levon Aronian Wins Biel Chess Festival 2026
Levon Aronian wins Biel Chess Festival 2026
Armenian-American Grandmaster Levon Aronian has won the Biel Chess Festival 2026, according to an announcement by the Chess Federation of Armenia. The prestigious Swiss tournament combines three competition formats—classical, rapid, and blitz—with the overall champion determined
Historic Alex Theatre Reopens for First-Run Films
Historic Alex Theatre Returns to First-Run Feature Films After 35 Years
The Alex Theatre in Glendale has resumed showing first-run feature films after a 35-year hiatus, marking a significant milestone for the historic venue. The theater, a landmark in the Armenian-American community of Glendale, had previously transitioned away from theatrical releas
Tina Demirdjian Named Glendale's Poet Laureate
Tina Demirdjian Named Glendale’s Next Poet Laureate
Tina Demirdjian has been appointed as Glendale's next Poet Laureate by the City of Glendale and its Library, Arts & Culture Department. The position recognizes Demirdjian's contributions to the literary and cultural life of the Southern California city, which has a significant Ar