This is the 3 month display and will feature rugs woven by orphans
when they lived in American Near East Relief Orphanages
My friend Hratch helped to set this up in Sacramento
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Saturday, March 14, 2015
Vanessa Kachadurian Armenian Art Featured at Brand Library
An art collection of more than 80 works from prominent Armenian artists that encompasses a century since the Armenian Genocide will open to the public on Sunday at the Brand Library and Art Center.
The exhibit, called “Life100,” features works by Armenians who were raised in different parts of the world with some works coming from artists known as masters, while others are by more contemporary artists including Vanessa Kachadurian
Masters — such as Arshile Gorky and Garo Antreasian, whose works will be a part of the display — earned their title because of the significant contributions they made to the world of art where they lived, including France, Germany or the United States, said curator Carolyne Tufenkian.
“Edgar Chahine contributed quite a lot to the French art movement, while Gorky was a major influence in abstract expressionism,” she said.
Though the idea of putting the exhibit together was motivated by the centennial anniversary of the Armenian Genocide that started in 1915, the many oil paintings, charcoal drawings and sculptures won’t be pieces about death or tragedy.
“What we’re trying to do here is celebrate survival,” Tufenkian said. “We’re celebrating 100 years of resilience and giving back to the community, to the world in a very creative way.”
The artworks were donated by private galleries and collections, she said.
They will be on display through May 1.
The Brand Library and Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain St.
A grand opening for the public will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
After that, operating hours will be from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
A commemorative book about the exhibit will also be sold at the Brand Library for $60.
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/news/tn-gnp-brand-library-and-art-center-to-host-exhibit-featuring-armenian-artists-20150313,0,1368994.story
Vanessa Kachadurian-Genealogy - Don't Deny (Armenia) 2015 Eurovision Song Contest
This is the group to beat, made up of the best singers with Armenian ancestory singing
group Genealogy video has over 350,000 hits in less than 48 hours (a record for Eurovision)
The countries the singers hail from are: Ethiopia, Australia, America, France, Japan, Armenia
Representing 5 singers of the diaspora for the 5 petals of the flower "Forget me Not" and the center
being powerhouse Armenian singer Inga.
Their song "Don't Deny" is amazing, and the video gives you goose bumps with the emptying of
chairs and then Genealogy singers filling the chairs for a bright future.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Vanessa Kachadurian Armenian Navy Band to perform March 30, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Vanessa Kachadurian 145th Birth Anniversary of the great Hovhannes Tumanyan
145th birth anniversary of
'All-Armenian poet' Hovhannes Tumanyan
For many years,
Yerevan has been honoring the great poet with Tumanyan days, with the festive
events annually lasting from April 4 to 11.
Armenia marks the 145th birth anniversary of the master of Armenian literature, great poet Hovhannes Tumanyan, who played a special role not only in the history of his country’s literature but also in the spiritual life of his nation. “The art should be clear and transparent as an eye and as complicated as one,” the poet said. And, true to his beliefs, the language of Tumanyan’s works is wonderfully simple and natural, but lively and picturesque. Even during his lifetime, Tumanyan was called the “All-Armenian poet.”
Armenia marks the 145th birth anniversary of the master of Armenian literature, great poet Hovhannes Tumanyan, who played a special role not only in the history of his country’s literature but also in the spiritual life of his nation. “The art should be clear and transparent as an eye and as complicated as one,” the poet said. And, true to his beliefs, the language of Tumanyan’s works is wonderfully simple and natural, but lively and picturesque. Even during his lifetime, Tumanyan was called the “All-Armenian poet.”
February 19, 2014PanARMENIAN.Net - Hovhannes Tumanyan was born on February 19, 1869 in the village of Dsegh, Tiflis Governorate, Russian Empire (now Lori Province, Armenia.)
His father, Aslan (1839-1898), was the village priest known by the name Ter-Tadevos. He was an offspring of an Armenian princely family of Tumanyan, branch of the famous royal house of Mamikonian that settled in Lori in 10th-11th centuries from their original feudal fief of Taron.
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His mother, Sona (1842-1936) was an avid storyteller with a particular interest in fables. Young Tumanyan was the oldest of eight children; his siblings were Rostom (1871-1915), Osan (1874-1926), Iskuhi (1878-1943), Vahan (1881-1937), Astghik (1885-1953), Arshavir (1888-1921), Artashes (1892-1916).
From 1877-1979, Tumanyan attended the parochial school of Dsegh. From 1879-1883 he went to a school in Jalaloghly. Tumanyan moved to Tiflis in 1883, where he attended the Nersisyan School from 1883-1887. Tumanyan's wrote his first poem at the age of 12, while studying in Jalaloghly school. He lived at the teacher's house for a while and was in love with teacher's daughter Vergine. Since 1893, Tumanyan worked for Aghbyur, Murtch, Hasker and Horizon periodicals and also was engaged in public activism.
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In 1888, at the age of 19, Hovhannes Tumanyan got married to Olga Matchkalyan, 17. They had 10 children: Musegh (1889-1938), Ashkhen (1891-1968), Nvard (1892-1957), Artavazd (1894-1918), Hamlik (1896-1937), Anush (1898-1927), Arpik (1899-1981), Areg (1900-1939), Seda (1905-1988), Tamar (1907-1989).
In 1899, Tumanyan came up with an idea of organizing meetings of Armenian intellectuals of the time at his house on 44 Bebutov Street in Tiflis (present-day Amaghleba 18, in Sololaki). Soon it became an influential literary group, which often gathered in the garret of Tumanyan's house. Vernatun means garret in Armenian, which was the name the group was referred to. Prominent members of the collective were Avetik Isahakyan, Derenik Demirchyan, Levon Shant, Ghazaros Aghayan, Perch Proshyan, Nikol Aghbalian, Alexander Shirvanzade, Nar-Dos, Vrtanes Papazyan, Vahan Terian, Leo, Stepan Lisitsyan, Mariam Tumanyan, Gevorg Bashinjagyan and many other significant Armenian figures of early 20th century. With some pauses, it existed until 1908.
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In 1912 Tumanyan was elected the president of the Company of Caucasus Armenian Writers.
In the fall of 1921, Tumanyan went to Constantinople to find support of Armenian refugees. After months spent there, he returned ill. After surgery in 1922, he started to get better. But in September, Tumanyan's disease started to progress again. He was transferred to a hospital in Moscow, where he died on March 23, 1923.
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Tumanyan’s works range from fairy tales, ballads and poems to novels to include: Anush (1892), with Armen Tigranyan’s opera based on the poem, Gikor, David of Sassoun, The Dog and the Cat (1886), Maro (1887), Akhtamar (1891), Davit of Sasun (1902), The Capture of Tmkaberb (1902), A Drop of Honey (1909), The End of Evil (1908), The Shah and the Peddler (1917).
Tumanyan’s house in Tbilisi, Vernatun, built in 1854, was bought out by the local Armenian community to be turned into a cultural center.
For many years, Yerevan has been honoring the great poet with Tumanyan days, with the festive events annually lasting from April 4 to 11.
Vanessa Kachadurian Armenian Artists with disabilities featured by the US Embassy
The U.S. Embassy has organized a series of events during the
month of February as part of the “Lives Without Limits” campaign of the U.S.
State Department, which highlights the American core values of diversity and
inclusiveness.
From February 24 through 26th, the U.S. Embassy will host
Candace Cable, a nine-time Paralympian with eight gold medals and the winner of
six Boston marathons. After suffering a spinal cord injury at the age of
21, Ms. Cable transformed her relationship with athletics. Through her
own struggle she became an outstanding advocate and educator for disability
issues. During her stay, Ms. Cable will meet with Armenian officials, community
leaders, educators, and disability activists.
On February 25, Ambassador Heffern will open “Lives Without
Limits,” an art exhibition that features the work of Armenian artists,
including artists with disabilities. A Paros Choir performance will be
part of the opening event. The exhibit is organized in partnership with
the Center for Contemporary and Experimental Art, which promotes a life without
limits – the triumph over perceptions often imposed by society. The
exhibit demonstrates how people with disabilities can be fully integrated into
everyday activities that many of us take for granted. The exhibition will
continue for two weeks and is open to the public. vanessa Kachadurian
On February 26, Ambassador Heffern will open the premiere of
“Girl on the Moon,” an original dance performance that demonstrates how the
disabled can be fully integrated into everyday activities that many of us take
for granted. The work of Arina Araratyan, a talented Armenian
choreographer, the performance blends professional dancers and disabled
amateurs on the stage at the Sundukyan National Academic Theater in
Yerevan. “Girl on the Moon” will be shown on February 27 as well.
The performances are open to the public and free of charge.
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On February 12, Ambassador Heffern visited the Children’s
RehabilitationCenter and ResourceCenter in Gavar. Through the support of USAID
and the Peace Corps, the resource center trains and supports parents whose
children are mentally or physically disabled. “Armenian children are able to
stay at home instead of live in institutions, because of services like this,”
said the Ambassador.
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The aforementioned activities have been organized with the hope
that subsequent discussion and reflection will help lead to a more inclusive,
diverse and, therefore, stronger society that not only values the contributions
of citizens with disabilities, but embraces their unique abilities
Vanessa Kachadurian Armenian Artist
Hrach
Arslanyan is an artist and instructor of Armenian descent who is engaged in
reviving “murassa,” a traditional Ottoman art that was forgotten for almost
five centuries, Today’s Zaman reports.
Vanessa kachadurianMurassa is an art which involves the decoration of metal objects with precious stones. Arslanyan focuses on the work which goldsmiths used to produce for palaces in the Ottoman era, and is attracting an increasing level of interest in his projects. Hraç Arslanyan relates that he was mischievous as a child, but was sent by his parents as an apprentice to master craftsman Hagop Usta in the Grand Bazaar in İstanbul, and ended up teaching murassa himself. He once began studying economics at university, but his love for murassa for such that he dropped out after only six months to pursue his passion.
In an interview with Sunday’s Zaman, Arslanyan reminisces about his mentor, Hagop Arslanyan, and ponders the nature of the relationship between mentor and student. “The master and mentor relationship is pretty important. If your master is good… you will become like him. You are influenced by your mentor more than you are by your father. Don’t get me wrong; I have endless respect for my father. But with your mentor, you start a lifelong learning process. It is not just about art lessons. You try to understand a life cycle, you learn how to win and how to lose. If your mentor is a man of integrity, you will become just like him. Similarly, you can see the impact of mentors who have good skills but a bad personality. My mentor was well-trained, even though he had only completed elementary school. He was an intellectual who taught me how to read a book deeply. I realized that I was an illiterate, so I read a lot to address my state of illiteracy.”
Realizing by the age of 18 that his master did not teach him everything, Arslanyan asked his master why this was, and was greatly influenced by the response. “Look, my son,” his mentor replied, “I taught you the basics and the main principles of this art. If I teach you more, you will become Hagop Arslanyan, not Hraç Arslanyan. I am teaching you the basics. The rest is yours to cope with.” It dawned on Arslanyan that no one but himself could define his career and artistic path.
Arslanyan remembers that he also took part in the construction of a school, during his time as head of the jewelry training commission at the İstanbul Chamber of Jewelry. Noting that this school was more organized and beautiful than its counterparts in Italy, the UK, France and Germany, Arslanyan said that he expended considerable effort to combine the culture of the Grand Bazaar and the technology and discipline needed in his profession. The craftsman is also known for having created a unique synthesis in murassa by focusing on tiles from Iznik in western Anatolia. “Please do not take this as if I am belittling the other styles of murassa,” Arslanyan says; “I simply tried to promote the precious tiles of Anatolia. In a way, I tried to both complete and enrich the style.”
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The art of murassa, Arslanyan bemoans, has been neglected for centuries. “Economic concerns and technological considerations play a role in every profession. Many arts now prioritize industrial outcome and output. The logic of getting more from less investment has become widespread. This is also the case with our art. Economic conditions force people to devote their time to less expensive ornaments and works. Murassa, however, requires a big investment of time. And the masters of this art become disappointed when they realize that the imitated versions of their works attract greater attention, despite all the effort they have put into their works. As a result, the arts which require time and hard labor tend to disappear.”
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Asked whether he is in contact with other artists involved in making murassa art, he says: “Not very much. I am a little bit sensitive on this matter. This is a peculiarity of craftsmen like me. We cannot see much around because we have one soul. We have an ideal. If we pay attention to what is happening around a lot, we lose that spirit. And we will also lose our artistic roadmap. For this reason, I do not know any other artists focusing on murassa.”
The works made by the murassa goldsmiths during the Ottoman era differ to those Arslanyan makes today, he says, because his works reflects his own artistic style. He stresses that it is not good to make comparisons between historical works and contemporary artists’ output, adding that he does his job for the sake of both the art and the public: “I am trying to go beyond my capabilities and talents in order to excel in my profession; but I am also trying, for the sake of the general public, to make sure that this art survives and will be preserved forever.”
The experienced craftsman narrates the story of his works by reference to the relationship between East and West: “We, the Armenian people, are dispersed in different countries. For this reason, I traveled to Europe in 1985. What I saw and observed during my stay in Europe made me realize certain things. My horizon was broadened by what I observed there. But beyond this, İstanbul has been a combination and harmonization of the East and the West for centuries. Take a look at the architecture or lifestyle; it is partly Western and partly Eastern. Therefore, I attempted to extract these things.”
Arslanyan says that he does not take part in fairs and exhibitions because he is too idealistic. He explains: “Don’t get me wrong — I don’t want to be misunderstood here — but similarly to how there is intellectual deadlock in every profession, unfortunately, there is some sort of contamination in murassa due to the growing number of people who did not receive proper training. These people degrade Murassa art. In other words, economic concerns outweigh other artistic considerations. Those who know me already know me; but unfortunately, I am more popular abroad. My art is better known abroad and attracts greater attention there. It was Japan who first discovered me. I find found that very interesting.”
Mahrec Art House was launched by Arslanyan to offer training to those who wish to improve in murassa. “Now let me first make this assessment. We offer basic training in our school. In general, the training is focused on ornaments. The average age of the participants is around 30. However, it is impossible for a person to become a proper murassa artist without spending much more time in workshops. I am not saying that I am a grand master of Murassa art. I do not want to give such an impression. But that is the nature of this job and art.”
Some of his students have the potential to become masters because they have spent a considerable amount of time in training, Arslanyan says, recalling that he has students who can preserve the art after him. Arslanyan also says: “Students who set their hearts on murassa will someday develop a distinctive style and could create excellent works, because they will have a unique perspective and angle. Economic concerns have become central. For this reason, the number of high quality works is pretty small. As long as a society achieves level of prosperity in terms of economic progress as well as cultural advance, we craftsmen and artists rely on this. On what terms? They are fed by appreciation and they are fed by economic support. I am not pessimistic about the future of the murassa art. And by nature, I am not pessimistic at all because I am one of those who argue that good things will happen if you wish for the good all the time. I hope that the murassa art will become more popular in the future.”
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Vanessa Kachadurian Armenian Art, 6 screenings in 16 days of award winning documentary
In Lebanon Next week, back to America in February starting in Los Angeles, then 3 screenings in Northern California. Next ? Australia and Argentina.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Vanessa Kachadurian, Armenian Museum changes name
The museum dedicated to Armenian American
history and culture in Watertown Square has a new name.
As of Christmas, the Armenian Library and Museum of America changed its name to the Armenian Museum of America Inc., the museum announced in a piece in the Armenian Reporter.
The museum is one of the largest focusing on Armenian culture and history outside of Armenia. It includes exhibitions celebrating 3,000 years of Armenian history, and honors the victims of the Armenian Genocide by creating a permanent museum and library.
The Armenian Museum of America is at 65 Main St. in Watertown. For more information visit the museum website.
As of Christmas, the Armenian Library and Museum of America changed its name to the Armenian Museum of America Inc., the museum announced in a piece in the Armenian Reporter.
The museum is one of the largest focusing on Armenian culture and history outside of Armenia. It includes exhibitions celebrating 3,000 years of Armenian history, and honors the victims of the Armenian Genocide by creating a permanent museum and library.
The Armenian Museum of America is at 65 Main St. in Watertown. For more information visit the museum website.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Vanessa Kachadurian on the book "The Whip"
Best Western, 2013 International Book Awards 2013 National Indie Excellence Awards winner, Western fiction category Award-Winner in the 'Fiction: Historical' category of The 2012 USA Best Book Awards Gold Prize in Historical Fiction & Best Western Fiction - 2013 Global Ebook Awards. The Whip is inspired by the true story of a woman, Charlotte "Charley" Parkhurst (1812-1879) who lived most of her extraordinary life as a man in the old west. As a young woman in Rhode Island, she fell in love with a runaway slave and had his child. The destruction of her family drove her west to California, dressed as a man, to track the killer. Charley became a renowned stagecoach driver for Wells Fargo.
She killed a famous outlaw, had a secret love affair, and lived with a housekeeper who, unaware of her true sex, fell in love with her. Charley was the first known woman to vote in America in 1868 (as a man). Her grave lies in Watsonville, California. http://www.amazon.com/The-Whip-Karen-Kondazian/dp/1601823029
Biography Karen Kondazian's career as an actor, writer and producer is as diverse as it is long. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts. At the age of eight Karen was chosen to be one of the infamous children on Art Linkletter's Kids Say the Darndest Things. The opportunity to miss school during tapings was all it took for Karen to abandon her life's goal of becoming a CIA spy and focus on acting. She completed her schooling at San Francisco State College, The University of Vienna and The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), after which she began her career in New York. Her first professional work was in the award winning production of Michael Cacoyannis' The Trojan Women at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Her theater career has included starring opposite Ed Harris in Sweet Bird of Youth, Richard Chamberlain in Richard II (dir. Jonathan Miller), Stacy Keach in Hamlet, (dir. Gordon Davidson), Ray Stricklyn in Vieux Carre (West Coast Premiere-Beverly Hills Playhouse, dir. Clyde Ventura, which she also produced). She also starred in Eduardo Machado's off-Broadway play, Broken Eggs (World Premiere, dir. James Hammerstein). She won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in The Rose Tattoo, in which her work as actor and producer so impressed Tennessee Williams that they became friends and he gave her carte blanche to produce any of his work in his lifetime.
Other awards and nominations include Ovation, Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly and Garlands for: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (Berkeley Rep.), Orpheus Descending (Fountain Theatre, dir. Simon Levy), Night of the Iguana (Old Globe, dir. Jack O'Brien), Lady House Blues, Freedomland (South Coast Rep, dir. David Emmes), The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore (Fountain Theatre, dir. Simon Levy), Master Class (Fountain Theatre, Odyssey Theatre, Lobero Theater, dir. Simon Levy). She has appeared as series regular lead in CBS's Shannon and guest starred in over 50 television shows and films including, TNT's James Dean with James Franco (dir. Mark Rydell), NYPD Blue, Frasier, Steal Big Steal Little with Alan Arkin, Yes Giorgio with Luciano Pavarotti, and played Kate Holliday in Showdown at OK-Corral (David Wolper's award-winning series). Karen is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio and a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She is also a member of Women in Film. Kondazian is a multi-award winning novelist. Her debut novel, The Whip, won the USA News Award for Best Historical Fiction and also the National Indie Excellence Award for Best Western. It was featured on the cover of Publishers Weekly. She is also the author of the best-selling book The Actors Encyclopedia of Casting Directors, with a foreword by Richard Dreyfuss. Her long running weekly column, "Sculpting Your Own Career" appeared in L.A. STAGE, BackStage, and DramaLogue. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Vanessa Kachadurian, Armenia's Chest Team Worldwide Winners- Returns to hero welcome
Vanessa Kachadurian My Uncle Rafael (Movie Trailer) 2012
Unfortunately there is only limited showings and mostly on the West Coast, hopefully the early success of the movie will mean wider distribution.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Vanessa Kachadurian, Armenian Artist Eddie Mekka
Eddie Mekka aka Mekjian is now back to his first love Broadway, now staring in "Fiddler on the Roof"
He was one of the many TV stars that came to our schools "Fabulous 50's" fundraiser. Others were: Kathy Garver, Stan Livingston, Dawn Wells, Tony Dow and more. The shows they represented were: Make Room for Daddy, Laverne and Shirley, My 3 Sons, Gilligans Island, and more. As a founding member of the Lively Arts Foundation and promoter of the arts and education. I mentioned to Eddie he has some good moves. Here is a trip down memory lane.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Vanessa Kachadurian Armenian Radio in Fresno
Hye Oozh (Armenian Power) has a local radio station.
You can listen to them online
Fantastic group of students that work on this via the ASO (Armenian Students Organization) at California State University at Fresno.
http://www.hyeoozh.com/Calendar.html
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