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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, May 19, 2005

AGBU SYDNEY HOSTS INAUGURAL TASHDJIAN ART EXHIBIT

Sydney, Australia – From April 30 to May 1, 2005 at the AGBU Alex
Manoogian Center, AGBU Sydney hosted the inaugural Australian art
exhibit of Cypriot Armenian painters Vartan Tashdjian and daughter,
Nanor Tashdjian-Gauci. With local government representatives,
community leaders and artists attending the opening reception, over
130 visitors and all artwork sold, AGBU Sydney’s first art exhibit
was an overwhelming success.

Multi-talented and award-winning Vartan Tashdjian has shown his
artwork in 42 solo exhibits and 40 group exhibits in Cyprus and
abroad. He also has extensive experience in the theater and as a lyric
tenor soloist, lecturer and author. His artwork graces institutions
of distinction in Cyprus, such as the Contemporary Art Gallery and
Presidential Palace. To view Vartan Tashdjian’s artwork, please visit

AGBU Sydney is committed to preserving and promoting the Armenian
identity and heritage through educational, cultural and humanitarian
programs. For more information on AGBU Sydney, please visit

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