Istanbul-Armenian architect Levon Kyureghian’s exhibition to be held in Yerevan

YEREVAN, 13 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. Armenian society still doesn’t know a lot about Armenian architects living abroad. One of the famous Armenian architects of the world was Armenian Genocide survivor, Istanbul-Armenian architect Levon Kyureghian, whose name and career will definitely find their place in the history of Armenian architecture. The March 15 exhibition showcasing Levon Kyureghian’s works at the National Museum-institute of Architecture of the Republic of Armenia will serve as a good opportunity for Armenian art lovers to become more familiar with Kyureghian’s life and career.

“The purpose of this exhibition is to reveal the life and career of gifted Istanbul-Armenian architect Levon Kyureghian that has been unknown to many to this day. In addition, with this exhibition, we also want to show that the works of Kyureghian and those of Armenian architects abroad are located in different parts of the world. They are an inseparable part of Armenian culture and say a lot about the potential and creativity of Armenians,”saidDirector of the National Museum-Institute of Architecture of the Republic of Armenia Ashot Grigoryanduring a March 13 press conference, adding that the opening of Levon Kyureghian’s exhibition will be held at the National Museum-Institute of Architecture of the Republic of Armenia on March 15 at 15:00.

Levon Kyureghian’s grandson, Italian-Armenian architect, former deputy mayor of the Italian city of Asolo Armen Kyureghian and current deputy mayor of Asolo Franco Dalla Rosa have arrived in Armenia to participate in the exhibition.