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Sights of Armenia Armavir
Etchmiadzin Gallery
- RegionArmavir
- Distance from Yerevan22.6 km
- TypeOther
Armavir
About this place
The Ejmiatsin Gallery, also known as the Khoren Der-Harootian Museum, was founded in 1970. Initially, the gallery operated in the building of the Gevorkian Theological Seminary in Ejmiatsin, which was returned to the Mother See of Holy Ejmiatsin in 1994. The gallery was then relocated to the former Ejmiatsin cinema building, situated in Komitas Square, adjacent to the Mother See.
The gallery exhibits the works of Khoren Der-Harootian, an Armenian-American sculptor. The collection includes examples of sculpture, drawing, and painting.
Khoren Der-Harootian first visited Armenia in 1970. In 1971, he held a solo exhibition at the Union of Artists' Hall in Yerevan, which earned him wide recognition in Armenia. In 1983, the sculptor donated more than 200 pieces of art to his homeland.
In 1994, a permanent exhibition of Der-Harootian's work opened in the Ejmiatsin branch, showcasing his sculptures, paintings created during his years in Jamaica, and graphic works produced in various countries. These works reflect his artistic language and the diverse range of his artistic expressions.
The museum's collection includes 57 sculptures, 40 drawings, 10 paintings.
Interesting
facts about Etchmiadzin Gallery
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Since 1929, Khoren Der-Harootian held numerous solo exhibitions in various countries, including the United States, Jamaica, England, Scotland, Italy, and France, as well as group exhibitions alongside world-renowned artists such as Maillol, Despiau, Picasso, Gabo, and Lipchitz.
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Khoren Der-Harootian’s works are held in museums and private collections around the world.
Weather in Armavir
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for the Etchmiadzin Gallery depends on the weather conditions.
Etchmiadzin Gallery
FAQ
What is the Etchmiadzin Gallery?
The gallery, also known as the Khoren Der-Harootian Museum, was founded in 1970. It exhibits the works of the Armenian-American sculptor Khoren Der-Harootian: sculpture, drawing and painting.
Where is the Etchmiadzin Gallery located?
The gallery is in the former Ejmiatsin cinema building on Komitas Square, next to the Mother See of Holy Ejmiatsin. It first operated in the building of the Gevorkian Theological Seminary, which was returned to the Mother See in 1994.
What is in the gallery's collection?
The collection includes 57 sculptures, 40 drawings and 10 paintings. The permanent exhibition, opened in 1994, shows his sculptures, paintings created during his years in Jamaica and graphic works made in various countries.
Who was Khoren Der-Harootian?
He was an Armenian-American sculptor who first visited Armenia in 1970. His 1971 solo exhibition at the Union of Artists' Hall in Yerevan earned him wide recognition in Armenia, and in 1983 he donated more than 200 works of art to his homeland.
Where else has Der-Harootian's work been shown?
From 1929 he held numerous solo exhibitions in the United States, Jamaica, England, Scotland, Italy and France, and took part in group exhibitions with artists such as Maillol, Despiau, Picasso, Gabo and Lipchitz. His works are held in museums and private collections around the world.
Armavir
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Address
Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Вагаршапат, Армения
Armavir
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