Yerevan will host Polish-Armenian painter Teodor Axentowicz’ exhibitJuly 28, 2011 - 17:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Poland aim to expand cooperation in cultural sector, with a number of activities planned for this purpose. As Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski stated at joint news conference with his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan, an exhibition of Polish-Armenian painter Teodor Axentowicz will be organised in Yerevan. The Polish President emphasized the role of Diaspora artists in contributing to Armenian culture, noting that Axentowicz always stressed his ties with Armenia. Teodor Axentowicz (1859 – 1938) was a Polish-Armenian painter and university professor. A renowned artist of his times, he was also the rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. As an artist, Axentowicz was famous for his portraits and subtle scenes of Hutsul life, set in the Carpathians. Top stories 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”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |