PRESS RELEASE
Haigazian University
From: Mira Yardemian
Public Relations Director
Mexique Street- Kantari- Beirut
P.O.Box. 11-1748
Riad El Solh 1107 2090
Tel: 961-1-349230/1

"Here, There and Yonder": The Recent Works of Missak Terzian at
Haigazian University

On Friday the 18th of January 2008, under the high patronage of the
Ambassador of Armenia to Lebanon, H.E. Dr. Vahan Der Ghevontian, opened
the painting exhibition of Missak Terzian, at the Haigazian University
Art Center, Matossian Gallery, amidst a big crowd of diplomats,
religious leaders, artists, and media representatives and art
appreciators.

After the ribbon cutting ceremony, Haigazian University President, Rev.
Dr. Paul Haidostian welcomed the audience and explained the new vision
of the recently renovated gallery.

"Named after the late Arthur Matossian, spouse of Maggie Matossian,
founder of the University’s Women’s Auxiliary, Beirut Chapter, and
longtime member its Board of Managers and Trustees, the Matossian
Gallery operates under the supervision of a committee who’s vision is to
promote various forms of art, and to enrich the Center with an artwork
collection, offered as a gift by exhibiting artists", stated Haidostian.

Ambassador Der Ghevontian delivered a short speech, congratulating
Haigazian University for its leading role in promoting culture, as well
as the artist for his creativity and the splendor of his work. Der
Ghevontain added that the Embassy of Armenia is always ready to sponsor
and collaborate in such activities, thus encouraging cultural
interchange between the two countries, Lebanon and Armenia.

Terzian, expressed of his pride and gratitude towards Haigazian
University, for giving him the opportunity to introduce his recent works
in the University’s Art Center.

Terzian shared with the audience the spirit of his exhibition, "Here,
There and Yonder", stating that it represents the reality of the
Lebanese and the Armenian people, who, due to wars, are spread apart in
various regions of the world. Basically these two populations are here
and there and yonder.

"It is my wish to see Lebanon free, independent and stable, the Lebanese
people and families reunited in their country, as my paintings of the
different regions of Lebanon are united under one roof", Terzian
concluded.

In his 52nd exhibition, Missak Terzian is exhibiting 50 oil and acrylic
paintings of various sizes, in addition to limited editions of original
lithographs.

Missak’s (as he signs his paintings) favorite theme is the "Couples",
presented in an abstract and semi-abstract style. After 25 years of his
career, Missak reintroduces the different Lebanese heritage regions. The
Citadels of Byblos and Sydon, the Ruins of Baalbeck, the Waterfalls of
Jezzine, and the Pigeons Grotto of the Rock of Raouche were the
highlights of this exhibition.

It is worth noting that right after this exhibition, Artist Misak
Terzian will feature his works in the Jacob Javits Convention Center,
Artexpo, in New York City, from February 28 till March 3, 2008.