Robbery of the
century 21 outstanding canvases of prominent Armenian painter Alexander Bajbeuk-
Melikyan were stolen from his daughter's apartment Lavinia Bajbeuk- Melikyan while
she was out of the country. Police has started investigation.To return the paintings
to the owner is not only the matter of fighting crimes but also a national dignity
issue, opinion expressed by art critic Karen Michaelyan.
Armenian- Lithuanian
"Entrance" Within the framework of Lithuanian president Rolandas
Paksas visit Armenian cinematographers had a chance to meet their prominent colleagues,
Lithuanian actors Donatas Banionis and Regimantas Adomaytis. They are well known
to Armenian public by the popular Soviet movies. The meeting was crowned by
introduction of Ludmila Sahakyan movie "Entrance", with Regimantas Adomaytis
starring.
Politicized Art On 15 September the exhibition "Politics
under 180 degrees" has opened at the Experimental Contemporary Art Center.Were
exhibited paintings, photographs, video and decorative installations, that present
the disastrous consequences of politics for society worldwide. In David Kareyan's
art work men in cages are suffering of crazy developing technologies. Another
performer Astghik Melkonyan by demonstrating installations with numb individuals
is trying to explain the problems of young people isolated from the world
Forgotten
Jubilee On 16 September the meeting commemorating famous dramatist Jora Harutiunyan
was held at "Actor's house", a few days after the 75-th birthday of
prominent script writer. Jora Harutunyan was the author of many popular Armenian
movies as well as dramas. Well known Armenian actors in their speeches were mentioning
that the jubilee of their colleague was forgotten by Armenian authorities for
years.
Music for free On September 22 at Cascade complex' open
stage the gala concert of pop star Nune Yesayan is to take place. This concert
concludes singer's two months lasted tour through Armenian regions. All performances,
including the Yerevan one, where free for audience that enjoys her interpretations
of Armenian folk and pop music.
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