Rediscovered Master: the Art of Simon Samsonian
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Hrair Hawk Khatcherian
July 17, 2015 On Thursday July 30th 2015 at 6:30 PM, the Armenian Museum will be presenting a program and book release by the noted Canadian-Armenian photographer, Hrair Hawk Khatcherian.
His latest work titled “100: 1915-2015” includes over 1,000 photographs and is a visual record of the rich cultural heritage of Armenians that has survived and flourished. Beginning with Mt. Ararat and the story of Noah’s ark, the book reflects the rise and fall of Armenian kingdoms, the establishment an ebbing of Armenian communities in Armenia and in foreign lands, and the current status of Armenians today.
Hawk is the author of 12 other books on art and photography, and his latest book, the culmination of over 40 years of labor, is dedicated to the 100th commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. The book examines the role of Armenians around the world, and the waxing and waning of their churches and communities into the 21st century. Through images of locations, buildings and artifacts, he tells the stories of these ancient peoples. When communities flourish, they build new churches, when communities wane, the churches are abandoned and the congregation disappears. He also examines the transformation of old churches, either by renovation, or by reuse for different functions.
Hawk will provide a slide presentation about the new book, and will have copies available for sale at the presentation. Please join us in celebrating the Armenian legacy.
This event will take place Thursday July 30th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in the Adele & Haig Der Manuelian Galleries, 3rd Floor.
Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.
10th Annual Spring Sports Raffle
July 14, 2015
The Armenian Museum of America concluded its 10th annual Spring Sports Raffle, with great style and success, bringing in contributions that exceeded last year’s. This year’s ticket sales will help the museum continue its mission to showcase the rich Armenian history through great exhibitions and programs.
This year’s sports raffle fundraiser also marks the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. To commemorate this significant time in Armenian history, and in memory of all the victims of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Museum will donate five percent of all proceeds to the Near East Foundation, an organization that was established in response to the Armenian Genocide.
The annual Spring Sports Raffle concluded with a lively party and reception for the participants, who enjoyed the Fenway-style menu of hotdogs, pizza, popcorn and beverages. Sports celebrity Bob Lobel drew the winning tickets to cheers and applause. Winning prizes included a Grand Prize of 22 seats in the Fenway Park Luxury Box, as well as 11 other sets of tickets to see such favorites as the Patriots, the Bruins, the Celtics and more Red Sox games. Congratulations to all the winners!
- Grand Prize Winner – Joy Renjilian-Burgy
- 2nd Prize Winner – David Aykanian
- 3rd Prize Winner – Roger Dilbarian
- 4th Prize Winner – Rev. Fr. Krikor Sabounjian
- 5th Prize Winner – Ed Shooshanian
- 6th Prize Winner – Philip J. Notopoulos
- 7th Prize Winner – Gregory Adamian
- 8th Prize Winner – Arakel Almasian
- 9th Prize Winner – Dan Hausmann
- 10th Prize Winner – Harold Partamian
- World Series Tickets (If the Red Sox win the Pennant) – Richard Yanofsky
The Armenian Museum of America extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who bought tickets, to our donors, trustees, and everyone who worked to help make the 2015 Sports Raffle a huge success.