The Art of Kegham Tazian
Recognized nationally and internationally for his contributions to contemporary art, Kegham Tazian is an influential Armenian-American artist who came to the United States in 1960 from Beirut. He is known for blending Armenian motifs, Middle Eastern influences, and modernist abstraction into a deeply expressive visual language. His work explores themes of suffering, spirituality, memory, and humanity’s relationship to industry and modern life.
In this video, Collections Manager Caprice Erickson-Lara shows us several of his notable works that we have in our collection. The six pieces reflect motifs employed by Tazian, such as the relationship between humanity and industry, the troubled yet sacred past of the Armenian religious experience, and themes of identity, resilience, and ancestral memory.
The Treasures from Our Collection video series is generously sponsored by Michele M. Kolligian, President of the Museum’s Board of Trustees.
