Rosie (Toumanian) Nisanyan

Rosie (Toumanian) Nisanyan (she/her) is a writer and artist based in Brooklyn, N.Y. She grew up in the vibrant Armenian communities of Chicago, Ill. and Orange County, Calif. before moving to New York to work in Broadway advertising. As a contributor for the Armenian Weekly, Rosie writes arts and culture reviews, interviews creatives of the Armenian Diaspora and reflects on her personal experiences as an Armenian-American. Her writing career also includes poetry, consumer trend reports and screenwriting.
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11 works celebrating Armenian mothers and grandmothers

Motherhood is not a role to be taken on casually; for better or worse, mothers and grandmothers can shape who…

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Armenian arts in America: History and impact in visual arts

Dedicated to the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, this is the first in a series titled “Armenian Arts in America,”…

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Dinkjian and the NY Gypsy All-Stars bring an international fusion sound to Brooklyn

On April 17, Roulette, the Brooklyn-based performance space, hosted Ara Dinkjian and the New York Gypsy All-Stars for a special…

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Remembering the genocide through art

Art has a way of helping people express, process and heal from trauma, regardless of whether that trauma happened to…

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When a historian goes on tour: An interview with sudanahye’s Vahe Boghosian

The brainchild of historian Vahe Boghosian, sudanahye is a multimedia research project documenting the history of the Sudanese-Armenian community. Boghosian…

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Mary Basmadjian and ‘The Medz Mamas Podcast’ honor the power of the women before us

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting a recent episode of ‘The Medz Mamas Podcast,’ with guest Mary Basmadjian. …

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In “Niyū Yūrk,” NYPL shares a glimpse of the city’s MENA communities

Public Library documenting the history of MENA immigration to New York City and how those communities flourished despite challenges and…

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‘Mountains on Fire’ is an intriguing tale set during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War

Aram Yardumian’s “Mountains on Fire (Այրվող Սարեր): A Novel of the Caucasus” is a work of historical fiction set in…

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“Yotqar” blends ancient melodies with contemporary beats

Coming soon to an Armenian dance club near you: Hayk Karoyi’s new album, “Yotqar!” Releasing today on all streaming and…

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The dating app designed with diasporans in mind: An interview with Ari founder Narek Parlakyan

A hot new bombshell has entered the villa! Meet “Ari,” an online dating app committed to connecting Armenians from all…

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