Shahen Khachatrian To Lecture In Los Angeles

[MosJan]

SHAHEN KHACHATRIAN TO LECTURE IN LOS ANGELES

 

The lectures dedicated to 125th anniversary of Martiros Sarian and held at the Glendale Central Library became an unprecedented evening of the Armenian Art, when Mr. Shahen Khachatrian, a well-known art critic from Armenia, began telling about Sarian’s exhibition hall at Picasso Museum in Antibes.

 

Khachatrian stage by stage represented the creative life of Martiros Sarian since 1901 till the last sketch Maestro made. Mr. Shahen thoroughly spoke of each piece of the great master with devotion and love. The audience was charmed and delighted to get so close to the art of Maestro Sarian.

 

The arrangement was organized by Tekeyan Cultural Fund. The listeners were greatly impressed both by the art of Sarian and by the lecture delivered by Shahen Khachatrian.

 

Dr. Minas Gocheyan represented Mr. Khachatrian to the audience. His name is closely connected with Martiros Sarian’s creative life. In 1967, Maestro Sarian appointed Shahen Khachatrian head of Martiros Sarian’s Museum. He led the museum for over 40 years.

 

After Armenia became independent, Shahen Khachatrian was appointed the head of RA National Picture Gallery, as well. He worked in these two positions, enriching the collection of the Picture Gallery with over 500 pieces purchased and collected from Diaspora and Russia. He led RA National Picture Gallery for 13 years. During these years he also led other 16 museums and galleries of Armenia.

 

Mr. Khachatrian published monograms dedicated to Sarian, Hakobian, Minas and Ayvazovski. He has delivered many lectures, organized 60 exhibitions. The last exhibition was held in Antibes at Picasso Museum.

 

At present, Mr. Khachatrian is leading the newly opened Archie Gorky Museum in Etchmiadzin.

 

Mr. Khachatrian was awarded "Honored Artist of Armenia" and "Movses Khorenatsi" medal in 1998.