Dedicated to the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, this is the first in a series titled “Armenian Arts in America,” exploring the history and impact Armenians have had on the arts in the United States. Whether born in the U.S. or immigrants, Armenians have made an indelible mark on the arts in America.
When it comes to the visual arts — painting, sculpture, photography and more — Armenian artists have often taken an experimental approach to their work. Rather than following classical techniques, each artist has developed their own style to reflect their environment, critique societal norms or pay homage to their heritage.
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More articles like these please! It’s refreshing and necessary to read about the arts on a regular basis.
A few other highly prominent American born Armenian artists include John Altoon & Charles Garabedian. A native to Los Angeles since 1980 is the most prominent Armenian American sculptor Emil Kazaz.