EXHIBITION: Armenia through the Eyes of Henrik Siravyan (panarmenian.net)

Armenia through the Eyes of Henrik Siravyan: The second posthumous exhibition of paintings by Armenian artist Henrik Siravyan will be opening on 27th March 2009, Friday at 4pm at the Artist’s Union (16 Abovyan St, Yerevan, Armenia). The exhibition will last till April 5.

PanARMENIAN.Net/ Drawings of RA Honored Artist Henrik Siravyan portrayed the rich and colorful nature of Armenia. His works can he found in museums of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Yerevan and many foreign private collections. “Armenia through the eyes of Henrik Siravyan” exhibition to commemorate the 80th jubilee of the artist will launch in Armenian Artists’ Union. The exhibition will feature over 100 watercolor and oil paintings and graphical works. Henrik Siravyan (1928-2001) graduated from Yerevan State Institute of Fine Arts, Department of Painting. Siravyan worked in Martiros Saryan's studio from 1958 to 1966. Together they worked on picture "Armenia" in Sundukyan Theater and on triptych stained-glass window "Armenia" in Small Philharmonic Hall. Since 1956 he has been member of Armenian Artists' Union. From 1974 to 1986 his works adorned national exhibitions in Lagos, Buenos Aires, Los Angeles, Zagreb, Delhi, Barcelona, Paris and Montreal.