UN HOUSE OPENS ITS DOORS TO STUDENTS’ ART EXHIBITION

NOYAN TAPAN
May 10, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, MAY 10, NOYAN TAPAN. Students’ arts exhibition dedicated to
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War, organized jointly by the UN Office in
Armenia and Yerevan State Academy of Arts was opened today.

More than 100 works of art, including graphics, paintings, batiks,
ceramics, gobelins and statues were displayed at the UN House and
attracted attention of students, professors, international community,
civil society groups, media and general public.

Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator said: "These talented and
bright pieces of art highlight how young generation understands the
essence of maintaining peace throughout the world and pays tribute
to all those who lost their lives during that terrible war."

"The initiative of giving the young artists a chance to exhibit their
works in the UN House is a great opportunity for them. It not only
encourages but empowers them. Also in this way they can learn more
about UN values", said the rector of the Yerevan State Academy of
Arts Mr. Aram Isabekyan.

According to press release of UN, this is already the second such
exhibition and several others are planned for 2010. The series are
within the framework of the "International Year of Youth: Dialogue
and Mutual Understanding" and "International Year of Rapprochement
of Cultures"."