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Genocide Studies: prospects and issuesAs the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide draws nearer, it can become a turning point in the process of the international recognition of Armenian’s big tradegy, provided the commemorative actions are not limited to exhibitions, protests and film shootings. It’s been widely voiced out that there is a lack of fundamental studies on the Armenian Genocide and our scholars are passive in the international academic circles.
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100th Anniversary of Hamo SahyanIn 1944, the magazine “Soviet Literature and Art” published the poem “Nairi Verdant Poplar” to trumpet the birth of a new poet – Hamo Sahyan.
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Theatre amidst Prizes and IndifferenceCultural spring is accompanied by diverse theatre events: Theatre Day, Artavazd Awards Ceremony, new performance and Theatrical Festival “Theatre-X”. Despite all these activities, there are still certain things of concern: Institute of Theatre doesn’t have a rector yet, no state prizes in the sphere of theatre art were bestowed for the year 2013, etc.
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Kessab: reality and information warfareOver the last week, vast amount of conflicting information related to the losses, property destruction and defilation of Churches in the Armenian district Kessab, Syria, was disseminated. A big movement to save Armenians in Kessab was in move on the internet, the issue was also addressed by foreign media and authorities. How truthful and accurate was the information on Kessab situation? Who and what issues is trying to solve by spreading misinformation? Hayk Hambardzumyan had discussed these issues with analyst Sargis Hatspanian. |
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Toros ToromanyanArchitect, archeologist and theorist Toros Toramanyan is considered to the founder of academic research of Armenian architecture. Toramanyan was the first to classify and describe the uniqueness and stylistic specifics of our architecture. It was Toros Toramanyan’s 150th anniversary. Hayk Hambardzumyan conversed with architect Davit Kertmenjian about the life, activities and merits of Toros Toramanyan.
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Iranian PoetryContemporary Iranian poetry is a rather unique and interesting phenomena. It reveals the modern culture of a country that is considered to be dictatorial, with the ideology and inner world of its people. Owing to the new translations, the works of modern Iranian poets are very much loved in Armenia too. What is nowadays the Iranian poetry like, how does it evolve and develop in the closed political and cultural system, how is it translated into Armenian?
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Woman in ArtOrganic glass, warm colors, an exceptional play of reflection of light, shadow and reality. The works of Arev Petrosyan are presented both in Armenia and abroad, enjoy high remarks of art critics and art fans. Hayk Hambardzumyans discusses the specifics of works created by women, the way female artists perceive the world, their sources of inspiration and themes in art with painter and designer Arev Petrosyan. |
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Armenian Spiritual Song on Big StagesFormed in 4-5th centuries, our spiritual song art has been developed and replenished with new sharakans (Armenian chants) by the 15th century. Introductiօn of polyphony and song arrangements in the 19th century played a huge role in the preservation and development of our spiritual song. Today, our spiritual songs are arranged newly and can be heard from big stages. What does the spiritual song gain or lose due to new concert performances, what should be further develope to enrich our spiritual songs? Hayk Hambardzumyans interlocutor is composer, conductor Grigor Arakelyan.
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Book on DemandA unique unity of the tangible and the spiritual, the conceptual and the functional, reflection of the reality and a means of cognition. A tool for developing a daily and academic, esthetic and spiritual, religious and legal, political and economic consciousness. This is how a book is defined by contemporary culturology – rather comprehensive, yet incomplete definition. With all its multifunctionality, late 20th century and early 21st, the book itself is in crisis and the future of this cultural phenomenon is increasingly getting more vague. Towards the Day of Book, Hayk Hambardzumyan had a conversation with Sergey Khachikoghlyan, Director of “Sargis Khachents” Publishing House on the fate of book. |
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Feasts of Tearnyndaraj and Saint SarkisArmenian Apostolic Church celebrates the most important and loved Church holidays, namely Tearnyndaraj (Presentation of the Lord Jesut Christ to the Temple) and Commemoration Day of St. Sarkis the Captain. The believers visit Churches, bringing light and warmth from the fire of Tearnyndaraj. Young people, newly-weds make their way to the Church to get the blessing and intercession of St. Sarkis. Hayk Hambardzumyan had a conversation with Father Nikoghos Hovhannisyan, spiritual pastor of Nubarashen community, on the topic of sacrament and significance of feasts. |
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Armenian Language in Digital World, Guest: Vachagan SargsyanIt was expected, that the development of digital technologies, increase of Armenian content over the internet would contribute to the spreading of the language and preservation of its viability, expanding the boundaries and scope of application of the language. However, all specialists and those concerned speak out of the distressful state of the Armenian language and its abuse in the internet. Why and what issues does the Armenian language currently face in the internet and digital world? Hayk Hambardzumyan discusses these issues with writer, publicist Vachagan Sargsyan.
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New “Hamlet” and translation policyThe largest play of Shakespeare, perhaps the most popular dramatic work in the world, being as popular as mysterious, full of enigmas.
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