Armenpress News Agency , Armenia
 Wednesday


Int'l modern arts exhibition in Armenia to strengthen cultural ties with Italy



YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 14, ARMENPRESS. The Armenia 2018 international
modern art exhibition will include all types of arts – painting,
graphics, sculpting, decorative-applies arts, conceptual arts etc.

Various cultural events will be held simultaneously.

The exhibition will be held September 25 – October 25.

Culture Minister Armen Amiryan told reporters February 14 that the
festival doesn’t have theme restrictions, and artists from all over
the world can take part.

Ambassador of Italy to Armenia H.E. Giovanni Ricciulli said he is
happy and pleased that their idea is getting realized, and it is
important for two cultural countries like Armenia and Italy.

“We often speak about our past, but during the festival we will also
speak about the present in the language of culture”, he said.

According to deputy foreign minister Robert Harutyunyan, Armenia will
be able to presents its modern art to foreigners during the event.

“The festival coincides with the La Francophonie Days, and we expect
to involve numerous guests”, he said.

Shaula International cofounder Alberto Cagliostro commented on the
symbol of the exhibition, which depicts people seemingly hugging each
other. He mentioned that Armenia is such a hospitable country that it
takes you to its hug.

Stefano Apuccio, director of the Italian Modern Arts Foundation, said
that the program was initiated as a result of cooperation between
Armenia and Italy. “Two nations having centuries old history and
culture, which are also cradles of Christianity”.