Creative Armenia has announced the six new recipients of its Artists for Artsakh
grants — creative funds for artists across all fields who bring global attention to Artsakh
and its people.
“We are proud of these talented artists,” remarked Garin Hovannisian, the founding
director of Creative Armenia. “The quality and range of their commitment to Artsakh are
an inspiration to all of us.”
The latest recipients of the creative grant are:
Narek Aleksanyan, a photographer from Armenia, for his capturing of the life and lore
of Artsakh.
Kamee Abrahamian, a multidisciplinary artist from Canada, for the creation of a
cutting-edge AR installation art, based on the widely-circulated guerilla street-art that
raised awareness about the Artsakh war.
Anush Ghukasyan, a visual artist from Armenia, for the creation of a captivating
installation piece that challenges the notions of boundaries, war, and peace.
Vahe Terteryan, a filmmaker from Armenia, for a powerful short documentary film about
the children of Artsakh.
Valeri Ghazaryan, a rapper and musician from Artsakh, for the creation of a rhythmic
fusion of rap and dripping sounds of violin, in collaboration with violinist and fellow
Artsakh native Grandma Kima.
Oksana Mirzoyan, a filmmaker based in the US, for her film Abysm about Artsakh that
will bring international attention to the human narrative of war.
These six creators now join the ranks of previous Artists for Artsakh grant recipients —
calligrapher Ruben Malayan (Armenia), writer Taleen Babayan (USA), filmmaker
Christine Haroutounian (USA), writer and journalist Lika Zakaryan (Artsakh),
documentary filmmaker Vardan Hovhannisyan (Armenia), and many others — in an
expanding mission to bring Artsakh’s spirit to global audiences.