The Armenian Museum of America is proud to be part of the 100 Years of Arshile Gorky Committee, honoring the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday, June 10 for the unveiling of the mural, Passage. A special thanks to artist Brandon Gaia Marshall for creating this powerful mural, which draws on Gorky’s vibrant palette and organic forms to honor not only his artistic legacy but also the strength and resilience of those affected by the Armenian Genocide.
Through color, abstraction, and symbolism, Passage stands as a public reminder of displacement, survival, and the enduring power of cultural expression, as noted by our Executive Director Jason Sohigian and several speakers at the event. The mural can be viewed at the Grove Street underpass along the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway in Watertown, MA—we invite you to experience it in person and reflect on the story it tells.