PRESS RELEASE
September 6, 2007
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
2225 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Tel: 202-319-1976, x. 348; Fax: 202-319-2982
Email: armpublic@speakeasy.net
Embassy of Armenia Holds Art Exhibition, Concert at the World Bank
On September 5, 2007, an exhibition of Armenian paintings and sculptures,
dedicated to the sixteenth anniversary of Armenia’s independence, was
unveiled at the World Bank Main Building in Washington, D.C. The exhibition,
organized by the Embassy of Armenia in conjunction with the World Bank Art
Program, showcases more than 40 contemporary Armenian paintings and
sculptures. The one-month-long exhibition will provide an opportunity to the
multinational staff of the World Bank, members of the DC professional
network and diplomatic corps, and the general public to view wonderful
specimens of the Armenian culture. A concert of the Armenian medieval music
was held on the opening day.
In his remarks during the ceremony, Ambassador Markarian noted that even
though sixteen years passed since restoration of Armenia’s independent
statehood, the Armenian history, culture and arts go back several millennia.
He noted that the Armenian people, despite the many challenges they have
faced throughout history, managed to preserve and develop the best
traditions of their art and culture. The Ambassador of Armenia noted the
successful cooperation between Armenia and the World Bank and commended the
commitment of the World Bank to the economic and social development of its
member states that, in his words, extends to the culture and arts as well.
Director of the World Bank Art Program Marina Galvani welcomed the guests on
behalf of the leadership of the World Bank.
The concert and the reception marking the opening of the exhibit drew more
than 200 participants, including high-ranking officials from the U.S. State
Department and the World Bank, and staff members of the World Bank and IMF,
Armenian clergy, and representatives of the Armenian-American community were
present at the opening of the exhibit.