The Best Contemporary Art Galleries and Museums in Yerevan
The vibrant cultural heritage of Armenia has served as a basis for many contemporary Armenian artists. With the assistance of different galleries and centers, talented local artists have earned worldwide attention and begun to thrive in the modern art scene. Here’s the list of the best contemporary art galleries in Yerevan you might want to check out on your trip.
1. Arame Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Arame Art Gallery was first opened in 2003 by Aram Sargsyan, an art collector. In 2012, it expanded and opened a second branch called Mashtots. Both galleries promote work by contemporary Armenian artists and offer exclusive collections at competitive prices. Political figures, famous actors, and Wall Street investors have purchased works here by leading Armenian artists such as Babken Kolozyan, Minas Avetisyan, Hovsep Karalyan, and many others.
2. Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art (ACCEA/NPAK)
Art Gallery
3. ArtMix Gallery
Art Gallery
If you’d like to experience Armenian culture through various types of art, including graphic arts, ceramics, paintings, glass, wood, metal, and embroidery, head to the ArtMix Gallery. With one of the oldest cultures in the world, contemporary Armenian artists at the gallery have decided to incorporate centuries-old techniques in their art, creating beautiful pieces which negotiate traditional and contemporary identity.
4. Cafesjian Center of the Arts
Art Gallery, Museum
The focus of the Cafesjian Center for the Arts is twofold: to bring international artists to Armenia and promote local artists on an international level. Founded by Gerard Cafesjian, the center frequently curates exhibitions from his own private collection of contemporary art. The center also hosts other events such as concerts, workshops, lectures, and film screenings.
5. Albert and Tove Boyajyan Gallery
Art Gallery
6. Gala Art Gallery
Art Gallery
7. Naregatsi Art Institute
Art Gallery
8. Modern Art Museum Yerevan – MAMY
Art Gallery, Museum
9. Valmar Gallery
Art Gallery
10. Dalan Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Since its opening in 2011, the Dalan Art Gallery has displayed work by 26 contemporary artists of the post-Soviet period. These artists are given the space to host group or solo exhibitions, as well as the possibility of reaching a worldwide audience. What unites each of these artists is their attempt to understand their history in relation to today’s modern world, and to describe it through the means of visual arts.
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