Thu Sep 07 2017
Sex vs. Gender Through Linguistic Expression in Armenian
By Rafik Santrosyan
From referencing the issue of sex-selective abortions to drinking toasts in honor of women, the grammatically genderless Armenian language, still fails to provide a space for its speakers to develop sensitivity towards the intricacies of gender as social conventions and cultural constructs. Rafik Santrosyan, PhD in Linguistics, explains how.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Choir in the Dark
By Davit Nersisyan - Mirzoyan Library
Choir in the Dark is the first chapter of photographer Davit Nersisyan’s ongoing, larger body of work about the visually impaired in Armenia. A visual exploration of the persistence of a choir where most members are visually impaired.
Fri Aug 11 2017
Grand Hotel Yerevan: A Living Legend of the City
By Arpine Haroyan
Grand Hotel Yerevan was not only the first large-scale public building constructed in Yerevan, it also played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the capital city. Arpine Haroyan weaves together the fascinating history of the landmark hotel through the voices of its illustrious residents.
