REGARDS CROISÉS #1: The Armenian Museum of France Gives New Life to its Artworks by Confronting Them with Modern Art on the Occasion of its 70th Anniversary
The Armenian Museum of France opened in October 1953 at the instigation of French President Vincent Auriol and art collector Nourhan Fringhian, who arrived in France in 1917 after fleeing the Armenian genocide. Along with other collectors, the two benefactors attempted to revive this lost culture, with the goal of perpetuating and preserving art.
The museum brings together more than 1200 works of art, dating from the pre-Christian period to the present day and reflecting the great cultural diversity of the country. Between archaeology, fine arts, popular arts and secular art, the curators have been able to gather for more than 70 years many pieces related to the Christian cradle that Armenia represents. These ancient works are now confronted with contemporary art in an exhibition organized by Art Research Paris, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, with the support of the MENK project for contemporary art. At the end of this event, the works will be sold by auction.
Photos: Astrid Staes
