Hrant Ohanyan – Page 18

THE DIRECTOR OF MATENADARAN MET WITH DR MICHAEL ERDMAN, HEAD OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL ASIA DEPARTMENT OF THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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They both praised the significant contribution of the former head of the department, Vrezh (Nerses Der Nersessian) Nersessian, to the study and promotion of Armenian culture. Dr Erdman, on behalf of the library’s management, expressed readiness to enhance the collaboration between the two institutions. They highlighted three main areas of cooperation: joint exhibitions, updating, research,

ON OCTOBER 1 AND 2, MASHTOTS MATENADARAN PARTICIPATED IN THE “GITUZH” INITIATIVE, ORGANIZED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ARMENIA

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The RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Yerevan Municipality, and the National Academy of Sciences supported the event. At the science festival held in Freedom Square, Matenadaran had its booth and showcased the innovative equipment of the digitization and restoration departments, as well as exhibits on medieval medicine, natural science, painting materials, and

AN EXHIBITION TITLED “SPIRITUAL ENTITY, TIMELESS IMAGES, THE TREASURES OF THE MATENADARAN AND THE MOTHER SEE OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN” HAS OPENED AT MASHTOTS MATENADARAN

02.10.2024Hrant OhanyanExhibitions

The exhibition showcases glass negatives from Matenadaran and the printed photos derived from them for the first time, which hold exceptional historical and ethnographic significance. Additionally, exhibits have been selected from the museums of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the History Museum of Armenia, and the National Gallery of Armenia based on the images.

A DELEGATION HEADED BY KHALID IBRAHIM AL-SULAITI, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE KATARA CULTURAL VILLAGE FOUNDATION, VISITED MATENADARAN

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The delegation, accompanied by RA Prime Minister’s spouse Anna Hakobyan, toured the Matenadaran Museum and visited the Restoration Department and the Depository of Manuscripts at the invitation of the MyStep Foundation. Ara Khzmalyan, director of Matenadaran, presented the idea of creating a laboratory for Arabic manuscripts’ restoration and research at Matenadaran. It would help in

VISIT TO THE MORGAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM IN NEW YORK

14.09.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

On September 12, 2024, the Matenadaran delegation visited the renowned Morgan Library and Museum, which was founded 100 years ago and has a rare collection of written heritage – manuscripts, old printed books, and documents. During the visit, the delegation learned about the restoration and exhibition activities of the centre. At the end of the

DIRECTOR OF MATENADARAN PRESENTED CURRENT AND VISIONARY PROGRAMS TO NAASR

13.09.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

On September 10, 2024, a delegation from Matenadaran visited the USA and met with the board of trustees and the heads of the executive body of NAASR (National Association for Armenian Studies and Research) as part of a business visit. Mark Mamikonian, scientific director of the centre, welcomed the delegation and showcased Armenian manuscripts kept

DISCUSSION AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY

11.09.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

The delegation of Matenadaran met with the university’s teaching staff at the initiative of Professor Christina Maranci from Harvard University. They discussed presenting Matenadaran’s academic activities and the results of the International Armenological Congress, also exploring opportunities for academic and educational cooperation. Increasing access to digital resources, promoting Armenian studies within the university, and setting

MATENADARAN’S DELEGATION IS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

11.09.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

On September 9, the Matenadaran delegation, headed by director Ara Khzmalyan, visited the Armenian Museum of America in Boston. During the visit, they met with the executive director Jason Sohigian and the museum staff to discuss deepening scientific and practical ties with Armenian circles, museum officials, and philanthropists in Boston and New York. The delegation

MATENADARAN WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE SCIENCE FESTIVAL

10.09.2024Hrant OhanyanAnnouncements

We are beyond excited to announce Matenadaran’s participation in the most anticipated Science Festival of the year at Freedom Square from October 1-2, where we will be presenting in the “Science is Everywhere” thematic part. Don’t miss the opportunity! Come by our booth, where with us you can learn about the problems scientists and engineers

AUGUST IS A “SIZZLING” MONTH OF TRAINING

03.09.2024Hrant OhanyanEvents

Matenadaran prioritizes independence in restoration and aims to become independent from the international market. To achieve this, the organization has initiated activities to explore new methods for producing Armenian recovery papers and their applicability. Under the EU4CULTURE program funded by the European Union, with the Goethe Institute as the leading partner, Gayane Eliazyan, head of

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