Shakart, the artist turning Charbakh into an open-air gallery

Nare Arushanyan is an Armenian journalist and visual storyteller dedicated to amplifying the voices of her homeland. She began her work during the blockade of Artsakh, documenting the hunger, isolation and resilience of her people when foreign media were absent. At 16, just before Azerbaijan’s attack, she felt compelled to capture the memory of mass displacement, destruction and human loss. Her photographs have been featured in exhibitions and publications in Armenia and worldwide. After moving to Yerevan, she continued documenting her people’s stories and the sacrifices of fallen heroes, ensuring their voices and memories endure.

Albina Manukyan is an aspiring journalist and a student at Yerevan State University. She is passionate about storytelling, with a particular interest in culture and art. Through her work, she explores topics related to cultural heritage, contemporary society and the role of art in shaping communities and preserving memory.