YEREVAN, MAY 16, ARMENPRESS. After battling a serious illness, renowned Armenian painter Arsho (Arshavir Kirakosyan) died on May 14 at the age of 75. The funeral service will be held on May 16, 17:30-20:00, in the Funeral House at 10b Tevosyan Street.

Arsho painted since the age of 7. Since 1982, he was a member of the Union of Painters of Armenia. From 1993-2011 Arsho taught at the P. Terlemezyan College of Arts.

Currently, more than the half of his works is sold. Arsho’s paintings are preserved in different museums and private collections throughout the world (England, Canada, USA, Russia, France, Latvia, Germany, and Netherlands), as well as in various Armenian state institutions (Sardarapat Museum, Arts Fund of Armenia and elsewhere).

He worked in various genres, from painting to graphics, from ceramics to sculpture.

Arsho starred in the “36 Immortals” movie, portraying Mesrop Mashtots.