Armenian National Gallery to host exhibit in commemoration of Genocide 95th anniversaryApril 15, 2010 - 15:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 16, Armenian National Gallery will host an exhibit in commemoration of 95th anniversary of Genocide. The exhibition will feature works of Armenian artists who drew on Genocide theme: Vardges Surenyants, Martiros Saryan, Sargis Khachatryan, Hakob Hakobyan, Harutyun Harutyunyan, Ara Shiraz, Harutyun Hakobyan, Ghazar Mirzoyan, Arart Sargsyan. The exhibition was organized by Ararat Diocese of Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), Armenian Genocide Museum and Worldwide Association of Armenian Artists, with the assistance of RA Ministry of Culture and Armenian National Gallery. Exhibition opening will be attended by Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, AAC Ararat Diocese press service reported. The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |