Opening Reception for "Convergence: Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent"

Celebrate the opening of "Convergence: Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent" on Saturday, March 21, from 5:00 PM–7:30 PM at Forest Lawn Museum. The event will feature complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres and a DJ set by LA-based producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist Bei Ru (beirumusic.com). The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, email museum@forestlawn.com or call 323-340-4782.

About the exhibition: From bold experiments in abstraction to thought-provoking conceptual installations, "Convergence: Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent" features the work of more than twenty artists of Armenian descent who push the boundaries of traditional mediums and challenge conventions with their daring visions. Rather than attempt to cover the entire spectrum of Armenian narratives, the exhibition's cohesive element is the heritage of the featured artists. With diverse backgrounds—ranging from those born in the United States to immigrants from various regions—these artists contribute a kaleidoscope of individual perspectives that bring the Armenian experience into focus.

“Convergence" is curated by artists Alina Mnatsakanian and Kaloust Guedel, in collaboration with James Fishburne, Director of Forest Lawn Museum.

The exhibition features work by Martiros Adalian, Rouzanna Berberian, Tina Chakarian, Aroussiak Gabrielian, Charles Garabedian, Sophia Gasparian, Liana Grigoryan, Kaloust Guedel, Charlie Hachadourian, Alex Hedison, Armineh Hovanesian, Narine Isajanyan, Gegam Kacherian, Farrah Karapetian, Nina Katchadourian, Bari Luis, Sossi Madzounian, Ara Mgrdichian, Alina Mnatsakanian, Hagop Najarian, Arshak Nazarian, Ara Oshagan, Larisa Safaryan, Aram Saroyan, She Loves Collective, Alysse Stepanian, Gagik Vardanyan, Harry Vorperian, Zadik Zadikian, and Zareh.