PARIS TO HOST EXHIBITION ON ART OF KHACHKAR

PanARMENIAN.Net
May 13, 2011 – 15:00 AMT

On June 15-24, Paris will host an exhibition on the art of khachkar.

As Armenian Deputy Minister of Culture Arev Samuelyan told a
news conference, the exhibit will be held in the framework of
UNESCO-organized scientific conferences, with representatives of the
countries worldwide, including Armenia, attending.

The exhibit will feature photos made by Parajanov Museum director
Zaven Sargsyan, portraying khachkars of different epochs.

During the exhibit, Armenian master of khachkar will be creating a
cross-stone for the visitors to see.

On November 17, 2010, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Armenian khachkar
(cross-stone) an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent
safeguarding.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress